Imaginary Friends
Unglaubliche Freunde
Synopsis
Ellen Pitblado is a widow who lives in recluse in 1930s Gloucestershire. When her scummy journalist nephew, Douglas, tries to force her to give him her money, she calls her mysterious lookalike gentlemen friends to her aid.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Darlow
- Screenplay & Story
- Carey Harrison
- Original Score
- Francis Shaw
- Original Title
- Unglaubliche Freunde
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- WDR, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Darlow
Carey Harrison, Robert King, George Baker
Francis Shaw
Neil Zeiger
Department Leadership Roster
Robert King
Writer
Colin Shaw
Production Design
George Baker
Writer
Neil Zeiger
Producer
Michael Darlow
Director
Barbara Kronig
Costume Design
Carey Harrison
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Imaginary Friends
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What is Imaginary Friends about?
Ellen Pitblado is a widow who lives in recluse in 1930s Gloucestershire. When her scummy journalist nephew, Douglas, tries to force her to give him her money, she calls her mysterious lookalike gentlemen friends to her aid.
Who directed Imaginary Friends?
Imaginary Friends was directed by Michael Darlow.
Who stars in Imaginary Friends?
The principal cast of Imaginary Friends includes Lilli Palmer, Peter Ustinov, Roger Rees, Rosamund Greenwood, Amanda Leigh.
When was Imaginary Friends released and how long is it?
Imaginary Friends was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Imaginary Friends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Imaginary Friends was composed by Francis Shaw.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Imaginary Friends?
Imaginary Friends holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).