The Murder at Road Hill House
Synopsis
In 1860, Inspector Jack Whicher of Scotland Yard is sent to rural Wiltshire to investigate the murder of the three-year-old boy Saville Kent, who was snatched from his bed at night and murdered.
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The Suspicions of Mr Whicher - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-13
Top Cast
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Paddy Considine
Inspector Whicher
Peter Capaldi
Samuel Kent
Tom Georgeson
Superintendent Foley
William Beck
Dolly Williamson
Emma Fielding
Mary Kent
Tim Pigott-Smith
Commissioner Mayne
Kate O'Flynn
Elizabeth Gough
Donald Sumpter
Peter Edlin QC
Ben Miles
Dr. Stapleton
Alexandra Roach
Constance Kent
Jay Simpson
George Redman
Peter Gordon
Holcombe
Charlie Hiett
William Kent
Sarah Ridgeway
Sarah Cox
Ben Crompton
William Nutt
Ruairi Conaghan
Benger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hawes
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil McKay, Kate Summerscale
- Original Score
- Rob Lane
- Original Title
- The Murder at Road Hill House
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Hat Trick Productions, Tinamus Productions, Lorius Productions, ITV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hawes
Neil McKay, Kate Summerscale
Rob Lane
Matt Gray
Richard Cox
Nigel Marchant, Neil McKay, Mark Redhead
Department Leadership Roster
Neil McKay
Writer
James Hawes
Director
Matt Gray
Director of Photography
Nigel Marchant
Producer
Richard Cox
Editor
Rob Lane
Original Music Composer
David Roger
Production Design
Lucinda Wright
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Murder at Road Hill House
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What is The Murder at Road Hill House about?
In 1860, Inspector Jack Whicher of Scotland Yard is sent to rural Wiltshire to investigate the murder of the three-year-old boy Saville Kent, who was snatched from his bed at night and murdered.
Who directed The Murder at Road Hill House?
The Murder at Road Hill House was directed by James Hawes.
Who stars in The Murder at Road Hill House?
The principal cast of The Murder at Road Hill House includes Paddy Considine, Peter Capaldi, Tom Georgeson, William Beck, Emma Fielding.
When was The Murder at Road Hill House released and how long is it?
The Murder at Road Hill House was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Murder at Road Hill House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Murder at Road Hill House was composed by Rob Lane.
Is The Murder at Road Hill House based on a book or true story?
The Murder at Road Hill House is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kate Summerscale".