The Yeomen of the Guard
Synopsis
Colonel Fairfax has been falsely accused of sorcery by a jealous relative who covets his estates and money. The Colonel is condemned to death for his 'crime' and waits in the Tower of London for his execution. Fate, however, steps in - in the form of Sergeant Meryll (who owes his life to Colonel Fairfax) and Elsie Maynard, a beautiful strolling singer who has just arrived at the Tower to entertain the people in the company of a strolling jester, Jack Point.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1982
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Besch, Dave Heather
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Yeomen of the Guard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Brent Walker Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Besch, Dave Heather
William S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
George Walker, Judith de Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Judith de Paul
Producer
Anthony Besch
Director
Dave Heather
Director
Arthur Sullivan
Original Music Composer
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Yeomen of the Guard
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What is The Yeomen of the Guard about?
Colonel Fairfax has been falsely accused of sorcery by a jealous relative who covets his estates and money. The Colonel is condemned to death for his 'crime' and waits in the Tower of London for his execution. Fate, however, steps in - in the form of Sergeant Meryll (who owes his life to Colonel Fairfax) and Elsie Maynard, a beautiful strolling singer who has just arrived at the Tower to entertain the people in the company of a strolling jester, Jack Point.
Who directed The Yeomen of the Guard?
The Yeomen of the Guard was directed by Anthony Besch, Dave Heather.
Who stars in The Yeomen of the Guard?
The principal cast of The Yeomen of the Guard includes Elizabeth Gale, Claire Powell, Alfred Marks, David Hillman, Elizabeth Bainbridge.
When was The Yeomen of the Guard released and how long is it?
The Yeomen of the Guard was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Yeomen of the Guard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Yeomen of the Guard was composed by Arthur Sullivan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Yeomen of the Guard?
The Yeomen of the Guard holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).