East of Ipswich
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Richard and his parents take their annual seaside holiday in a guesthouse on England's east coast in the 1950s. Julia, a teenage girl holidaying with her parents in a nearby guesthouse, catches Richard's eye, but her Dutch friend Anna is intent on causing trouble.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Edward Rawle-Hicks
Richard
Pippa Hinchley
Anna
John Nettleton
Richard's Father
Pat Heywood
Richard's Mother
Oona Kirsch
Julia
Allan Cuthbertson
Mr Horrobin
Janine Duvitski
Betty
Graham Crowden
Headmaster
John Wagland
Edwin
Stuart Mansfield
Keith
Timothy Bateson
Mr Macklin
Charles McKeown
Mr Hargreaves
Sheila Fearn
Mrs Hargreaves
Michelle Jordan
Rebecca
Jaynee Jordan
Rachel
Rosemary Macvie
Mrs Horrobin
Tip Tipping
First biker
Wayne Michaels
Second biker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tristram Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Palin
- Original Title
- East of Ipswich
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tristram Powell
Michael Palin
Innes Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Tristram Powell
Director
Innes Lloyd
Producer
Michael Palin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About East of Ipswich
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What is East of Ipswich about?
Seventeen-year-old Richard and his parents take their annual seaside holiday in a guesthouse on England's east coast in the 1950s. Julia, a teenage girl holidaying with her parents in a nearby guesthouse, catches Richard's eye, but her Dutch friend Anna is intent on causing trouble.
Who directed East of Ipswich?
East of Ipswich was directed by Tristram Powell.
Who stars in East of Ipswich?
The principal cast of East of Ipswich includes Edward Rawle-Hicks, Pippa Hinchley, John Nettleton, Pat Heywood, Oona Kirsch.
When was East of Ipswich released and how long is it?
East of Ipswich was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.