The Old Devils
Synopsis
An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance are rekindled and rivalries resurrected in this turbulent story of ageing, friendship, lust, nostalgia and nationalism.
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John Stride
Alun Weaver
Sheila Allen
Rhiannon Weaver
Ray Smith
Charlie Norris
Elizabeth Morgan
Sophie Norris
James Grout
Peter Thomas
Anne Stallybrass
Muriel Thomas
Bernard Hepton
Malcolm Cellan-Davies
Anna Cropper
Gwen Cellan-Davies
Elizabeth Spriggs
Dorothy Morgan
Gerald James
Percy Morgan
Desmond Barrit
Tarquin Jones
Howell Evans
Gareth Pumphrey
Pippa Guard
Rosemary Weaver
Tristram Jellinek
Victor Norris
Dilys Price
Sian Smith
Joy Roston
Angharad Pumphrey
Noel Williams
Dr Dewi
Simon Corris
Young Peter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tristram Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Davies, Kingsley Amis
- Original Title
- The Old Devils
- Spoken Languages
- English, Welsh
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tristram Powell
Andrew Davies, Kingsley Amis
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Davies
Writer
Tristram Powell
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Devils
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What is The Old Devils about?
An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance are rekindled and rivalries resurrected in this turbulent story of ageing, friendship, lust, nostalgia and nationalism.
Who directed The Old Devils?
The Old Devils was directed by Tristram Powell.
Who stars in The Old Devils?
The principal cast of The Old Devils includes John Stride, Sheila Allen, Ray Smith, Elizabeth Morgan, James Grout.
When was The Old Devils released and how long is it?
The Old Devils was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.
Is The Old Devils based on a book or true story?
The Old Devils is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kingsley Amis".