By the Sea
Synopsis
A crusty old General leads his dotty family on a relaxing weekend at the seaside, and comic chaos ensues.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronnie Barker
- Original Score
- Ronnie Hazlehurst
- Original Title
- By the Sea
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Wilson
Ronnie Barker
Ronnie Hazlehurst
Ray Millichope
Michael Hurll
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Husband
Costume Design
Ronnie Hazlehurst
Original Music Composer
Ray Millichope
Editor
Bill Wilson
Director
Ronnie Barker
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About By the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is By the Sea about?
A crusty old General leads his dotty family on a relaxing weekend at the seaside, and comic chaos ensues.
Who directed By the Sea?
By the Sea was directed by Bill Wilson.
Who stars in By the Sea?
The principal cast of By the Sea includes Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, Barbara New, Madge Hindle, Rikki Howard.
When was By the Sea released and how long is it?
By the Sea was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for By the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for By the Sea was composed by Ronnie Hazlehurst.