The Starfish
Synopsis
Three children, holidaying in a small Cornish fishing village, become intrigued by the locals' tales of an elusive witch.
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The Starfish (1950) | BFI National ArchiveOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-12-12
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Cooke, John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- John Schlesinger, Alan Cooke
- Original Score
- Roy Jesson
- Original Title
- The Starfish
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Mount Pleasant Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Cooke, John Schlesinger
John Schlesinger, Alan Cooke
Roy Jesson
John Schlesinger, Alan Cooke
Richard Marden, Malcolm Cooke
Department Leadership Roster
John Schlesinger
Writer
Richard Marden
Editor
John Schlesinger
Director of Photography
Alan Cooke
Writer
Alan Cooke
Director
Alan Cooke
Director of Photography
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
John Schlesinger
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Starfish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Starfish about?
Three children, holidaying in a small Cornish fishing village, become intrigued by the locals' tales of an elusive witch.
Who directed The Starfish?
The Starfish was directed by Alan Cooke, John Schlesinger.
Who stars in The Starfish?
The principal cast of The Starfish includes Kenneth Griffith, Nigel Finzi, Susan Maryott, Christopher Finzi, Ursula Wood.
When was The Starfish released and how long is it?
The Starfish was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Starfish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Starfish was composed by Roy Jesson.