The Black Death
Synopsis
The Black Death, a pandemic disease that ravaged in the 1300s, caused a never-before-seen human catastrophe of frightening magnitude. Over the course of three terrible years, more than a third of Europe's population was wiped out.
Top Cast
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Denis Lawson
Narrator
Simon Thorp
Gabriele De Mussis
Vincent Carmichael
Giovanni Boccaccio
Philip Madoc
Gentile da Foligno
Jonathan Firth
Louis Heyligen
Patrick Toomey
Robert of Avesbury
Nicholas Rowe
Gui de Chauliac
Timothy Watson
Bailiff of the Court
Dorian Lough
Nicholas Deneys
Susan Engel
Lady Rose de Saxham
Mark Tandy
Brother John Clynn
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Nicholson
- Original Score
- Sarah Class
- Original Title
- The Black Death
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television, Channel 4 Television, ZDF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Nicholson
Sarah Class
Laurence Williamson
Peter Nicholson, Bill Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Nicholson
Director
Laurence Williamson
Editor
Peter Nicholson
Producer
David Blight
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Black Death.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Death about?
The Black Death, a pandemic disease that ravaged in the 1300s, caused a never-before-seen human catastrophe of frightening magnitude. Over the course of three terrible years, more than a third of Europe's population was wiped out.
Who directed The Black Death?
The Black Death was directed by Peter Nicholson.
Who stars in The Black Death?
The principal cast of The Black Death includes Denis Lawson, Simon Thorp, Vincent Carmichael, Philip Madoc, Jonathan Firth.
When was The Black Death released and how long is it?
The Black Death was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Death was composed by Sarah Class.