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4.3 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19861h 42mCanada, United Kingdom

A Judgment in Stone

Synopsis

An English woman, psychotic and sexually repressed, murders her sadistic father, then moves to America. She soon secures a job as a maid for a wealthy family. Soon her severe psychosis and her attempts to keep her sexuality from asserting itself combine to cause trouble for all concerned.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ousama Rawi
Screenplay & Story
Elaine Waisglass
Original Score
Paul Zaza
Original Title
A Judgment in Stone
Country of Origin
Canada, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 42m
Production Studios
First Choice Canadian Communication Corporation, Téléfilm Canada

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ousama Rawi

Screenplay & Story

Elaine Waisglass, Ruth Rendell

Original Score & Music

Paul Zaza

Director of Photography

David Herrington

Film Editing

Stan Cole

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Ruth Rendell

Department Leadership Roster

Ousama Rawi

Director

Elaine Waisglass

Screenplay

Paul Zaza

Paul Zaza

Original Music Composer

David Herrington

Director of Photography

Stan Cole

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Judgment in Stone.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Judgment in Stone

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Judgment in Stone about?

An English woman, psychotic and sexually repressed, murders her sadistic father, then moves to America. She soon secures a job as a maid for a wealthy family. Soon her severe psychosis and her attempts to keep her sexuality from asserting itself combine to cause trouble for all concerned.

Who directed A Judgment in Stone?

A Judgment in Stone was directed by Ousama Rawi.

Who stars in A Judgment in Stone?

The principal cast of A Judgment in Stone includes Rita Tushingham, Ross Petty, Shelley Peterson, Jonathan Crombie, Jessica Steen.

When was A Judgment in Stone released and how long is it?

A Judgment in Stone was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.

Who composed the musical score for A Judgment in Stone?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Judgment in Stone was composed by Paul Zaza.

Is A Judgment in Stone based on a book or true story?

A Judgment in Stone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ruth Rendell".