Tree of Hands
“Some things in life are worth killing for”
Synopsis
A woman is attempting to cope with her son's tragic death when her mother arrives on an ill-timed visit with her own remedies.
Top Cast
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Helen Shaver
Benet Archdale
Lauren Bacall
Marsha Archdale
Malcolm Stoddard
Dr. Ian Raeburn
Peter Firth
Terence
Paul McGann
Barry
Kate Hardie
Carol
Tony Haygarth
Kostas
Phyllida Law
Julia
David Schofield
Detective Inspector
Amanda Dickinson
Molly
Fiona McAlpine
Neighbour
Julie Jupp
Neighbour's Daughter
Sean Blowers
Detective
Allan Mitchell
Consultant
Simon Prebble
Newscaster
Barnaby Brown
Jason
Charles Pountney
James
Chris Chering
Skinhead (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giles Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Rendell, Gordon Williams
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- Tree of Hands
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- British Screen Productions, Granada Productions, Greenpoint Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giles Foster
Ruth Rendell, Gordon Williams
Richard Hartley
Kenneth MacMillan
David Martin
Ann Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Smith
Production Design
Barbara Kidd
Costume Design
David Martin
Editor
Giles Foster
Director
Gordon Williams
Writer
Ann Scott
Producer
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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1989
1989
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tree of Hands
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What is Tree of Hands about?
A woman is attempting to cope with her son's tragic death when her mother arrives on an ill-timed visit with her own remedies.
Who directed Tree of Hands?
Tree of Hands was directed by Giles Foster.
Who stars in Tree of Hands?
The principal cast of Tree of Hands includes Helen Shaver, Lauren Bacall, Malcolm Stoddard, Peter Firth, Paul McGann.
When was Tree of Hands released and how long is it?
Tree of Hands was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Tree of Hands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tree of Hands was composed by Richard Hartley.
Is Tree of Hands based on a book or true story?
Tree of Hands is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ruth Rendell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tree of Hands?
Tree of Hands holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).