The Holy Terror
Synopsis
A television dramatization based on the life and work of Florence Nightingale. The story, set in 1856, relates the incidents in her life following the war in the Crimea, where she had gained such fame that her name was virtually a household word.
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Julie Harris
Florence Nightingale
Denholm Elliott
Herbert
Torin Thatcher
Dr. Poole
Kate Reid
Aunt Mai
Leueen MacGrath
Fanny Nightingale
Brian Bedford
Billy Sims
Alan Webb
William Nightingale
Olga Bellin
Elizabeth Herbert
Constance Carpenter
Lady Stratford
Toni Darnay
Woman
John Gerstad
The Hawker
Margaret Hall
Nurse Hendricks
Lois Holmes
Rev. Mother Bermondsey
William Jackson
Lord Stratford
Michael Lewis
William Howard Russell
Joy Nichols
Nurse Smithers
Mildred Trares
Parthe Nightingale
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- James Lee
- Original Title
- The Holy Terror
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
James Lee
George Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
James Lee
Writer
George Schaefer
Director
George Schaefer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Holy Terror
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What is The Holy Terror about?
A television dramatization based on the life and work of Florence Nightingale. The story, set in 1856, relates the incidents in her life following the war in the Crimea, where she had gained such fame that her name was virtually a household word.
Who directed The Holy Terror?
The Holy Terror was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in The Holy Terror?
The principal cast of The Holy Terror includes Julie Harris, Denholm Elliott, Torin Thatcher, Kate Reid, Leueen MacGrath.
When was The Holy Terror released and how long is it?
The Holy Terror was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.