A Month in the Country
“They hoped to heal the scars of war away in a small English village. But the war within was just beginning…”
Synopsis
A destitute WWI veteran is hired to help carry out restoration work on a medieval mural in a rural Yorkshire church. While living in the quiet village, he forms a close friendship with an archaeologist and begins to come to terms with his trauma.
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A Month in the Country (1987) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-18
Top Cast
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Colin Firth
Tom Birkin
Kenneth Branagh
James Moon
Natasha Richardson
Alice Keach
Patrick Malahide
Reverend Keach
Jim Carter
Ellerbeck
Richard Vernon
Colonel Hebron
Tony Haygarth
Douthwaite
Tim Barker
Mossop
Eileen O'Brien
Mrs Ellerbeck
Vicki Arundale
Kathy
Martin O'Neil
Edgar
Elizabeth Anson
Lucy Sykes
Barbara Marten
Mrs Sykes
Ken Kitson
Mr Sykes
Judy Gridley
Mrs Clough
Lisa Taylor
Emily Clough
Andrew Wilde
Shop Assistant
David Gillies
Milburn
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
September 27, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Gray
- Original Score
- Howard Blake
- Original Title
- A Month in the Country
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- PFH Entertainment, Euston Films, Channel Four Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat O'Connor
Simon Gray, JL Carr
Howard Blake
Kenneth MacMillan
John Victor-Smith
Johnny Goodman, John Hambley, Kenith Trodd
Department Leadership Roster
Pat O'Connor
Director
Simon Gray
Screenplay
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Howard Blake
Original Music Composer
Leo Austin
Production Design
Judy Moorcroft
Costume Design
Kenith Trodd
Producer
John Victor-Smith
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Month in the Country
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What is A Month in the Country about?
A destitute WWI veteran is hired to help carry out restoration work on a medieval mural in a rural Yorkshire church. While living in the quiet village, he forms a close friendship with an archaeologist and begins to come to terms with his trauma.
Who directed A Month in the Country?
A Month in the Country was directed by Pat O'Connor.
Who stars in A Month in the Country?
The principal cast of A Month in the Country includes Colin Firth, Kenneth Branagh, Natasha Richardson, Patrick Malahide, Jim Carter.
When was A Month in the Country released and how long is it?
A Month in the Country was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Month in the Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Month in the Country was composed by Howard Blake.
Is A Month in the Country based on a book or true story?
A Month in the Country is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "JL Carr".