The Mountain and the Molehill
Synopsis
It is May 1944, two weeks before D-day. Britain stands poised for the long-awaited invasion of France - thousands of troops wait anxiously for the orders to come for embarkation. MI5 is horrified to discover the top-secret codewords for the invasion suddenly appearing as clues in the Daily Telegraph crossword. Two agents are immediately dispatched to confront the culprit, the headmaster of a boys' school in southern England.
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Michael Gough
Mr Maggs
Michael Quill
Reg
Demetri Jagger
Dennis
Jacob Krichefski
Norman
John Carson
Lauderdale
Paul Brooke
Lilliwhite
Ian Thompson
Meadows
Sally Noden
Jennifer
Eliza Hunt
Mrs Anderson
Charles Lewsen
Mr Bellows
Frank Williams
Major Sykes
Alan David
Mr Smout
Valérie Chassigneux
Mademoiselle Gidoux
Stephen Hoye
Lieutenant Hipwell
Bradley Lavelle
Kopanski
James Aubrey
Colonel Mitchell
Roger Brierley
Air Vice Marshall
Peter Howell
Churchill's Secretary
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moira Armstrong
- Screenplay & Story
- David Reid
- Original Score
- Ilona Sekacz
- Original Title
- The Mountain and the Molehill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moira Armstrong
David Reid
Ilona Sekacz
Ruth Caleb, Graham Massey
Department Leadership Roster
Moira Armstrong
Director
David Reid
Writer
Ruth Caleb
Producer
Graham Massey
Producer
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War: World War II
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1989
1989
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What is The Mountain and the Molehill about?
It is May 1944, two weeks before D-day. Britain stands poised for the long-awaited invasion of France - thousands of troops wait anxiously for the orders to come for embarkation. MI5 is horrified to discover the top-secret codewords for the invasion suddenly appearing as clues in the Daily Telegraph crossword. Two agents are immediately dispatched to confront the culprit, the headmaster of a boys' school in southern England.
Who directed The Mountain and the Molehill?
The Mountain and the Molehill was directed by Moira Armstrong.
Who stars in The Mountain and the Molehill?
The principal cast of The Mountain and the Molehill includes Michael Gough, Michael Quill, Demetri Jagger, Jacob Krichefski, John Carson.
When was The Mountain and the Molehill released and how long is it?
The Mountain and the Molehill was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mountain and the Molehill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mountain and the Molehill was composed by Ilona Sekacz.