A Hitch in Time
Synopsis
Two children help an eccentric professor test his new time machine.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Darnley-Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- T. E. B. Clarke
- Original Score
- Harry Robertson
- Original Title
- A Hitch in Time
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF), Eyeline Film and Video Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Darnley-Smith
T. E. B. Clarke
Harry Robertson
Tommy Fletcher
Gordon Grimward
Harold Orton
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Orton
Producer
Harry Robertson
Original Music Composer
Gordon Grimward
Editor
Tommy Fletcher
Director of Photography
T. E. B. Clarke
Writer
Jan Darnley-Smith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Sci-Fi Cinema in the 1970s
Science fiction movies from the seventies (1970-1979), including TV movies as well as stand-alone mini-series. This list uses a fairly strict definition of science fiction, and therefore does not include most films that deal with fantasy, the supernatural, or super heroes. Films that fall more under the umbrella of horror (like a lot of zombie and pandemic films) have also been omitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Hitch in Time
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What is A Hitch in Time about?
Two children help an eccentric professor test his new time machine.
Who directed A Hitch in Time?
A Hitch in Time was directed by Jan Darnley-Smith.
Who stars in A Hitch in Time?
The principal cast of A Hitch in Time includes Michael McVey, Pheona McLellan, Patrick Troughton, Jeff Rawle, Sorcha Cusack.
When was A Hitch in Time released and how long is it?
A Hitch in Time was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for A Hitch in Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Hitch in Time was composed by Harry Robertson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Hitch in Time?
A Hitch in Time holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).