The Night Watch
“Love and liberation in wartime”
Synopsis
Four Londoners are inseparably linked by their wartime experiences. In a time when the barriers of sexuality and social convention have been broken down, they enjoy a freedom never experienced before.
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The Night Watch (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-20
Top Cast
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Anna Maxwell Martin
Kay Langrish
Claire Foy
Helen Giniver
Jodie Whittaker
Vivian Pearce
Anna Wilson-Jones
Julia Standing
Harry Treadaway
Duncan Pearce
JJ Feild
Robert Fraser
Liam Garrigan
Reggie Nigri
Claudie Blakley
Nancy Carmichael
Kenneth Cranham
Horace Mundy
Jenna Augen
Iris Knight
Neal Barry
Mr Bryant
Lucy Briers
Binkie
Richard Cambridge
Policeman
Chas Early
Prisoner #1
Richard Huw
James Imrie
Caitlin Innes Edwards
O'Neil
Phill Langhorne
Cyclist
Colin Mace
Hughes
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Laxton
- Screenplay & Story
- Paula Milne
- Original Score
- Nina Humphreys
- Original Title
- The Night Watch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Laxton
Paula Milne, Sarah Waters, Janet Tyler
Nina Humphreys
David Katznelson
Philip Kloss
Ann Tricklebank, Hilary Salmon
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Laxton
Director
Paula Milne
Screenplay
Ann Tricklebank
Producer
Philip Kloss
Editor
Tom Lucy
Stunt Coordinator
Nina Humphreys
Original Music Composer
Martin Boddison
Production Design
David Katznelson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Watch
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What is The Night Watch about?
Four Londoners are inseparably linked by their wartime experiences. In a time when the barriers of sexuality and social convention have been broken down, they enjoy a freedom never experienced before.
Who directed The Night Watch?
The Night Watch was directed by Richard Laxton.
Who stars in The Night Watch?
The principal cast of The Night Watch includes Anna Maxwell Martin, Claire Foy, Jodie Whittaker, Anna Wilson-Jones, Harry Treadaway.
When was The Night Watch released and how long is it?
The Night Watch was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Watch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Watch was composed by Nina Humphreys.
Is The Night Watch based on a book or true story?
The Night Watch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sarah Waters".