Thwum
Synopsis
Presumed lost after its initial broadcast in 1975, Thwum features a young Pete Postlethwaite in his earliest television appearance. This sci-fi themed play sees UFO fanatic Bernard (Paul Moriarty) trying to convince skeptical reporter Duffy (Pete Postlethwaite) to report on the imminent landing of an alien craft. An almost complete copy – two minutes are missing – was recovered from a domestic video recording kept by director Pedr James. [adapted from wearecult.rocks] Part of the anthology series Second City Firsts.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedr James
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Stott
- Original Title
- Thwum
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedr James
Mike Stott
Department Leadership Roster
Pedr James
Director
Mike Stott
Writer
Myles Lang
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thwum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thwum about?
Presumed lost after its initial broadcast in 1975, Thwum features a young Pete Postlethwaite in his earliest television appearance. This sci-fi themed play sees UFO fanatic Bernard (Paul Moriarty) trying to convince skeptical reporter Duffy (Pete Postlethwaite) to report on the imminent landing of an alien craft. An almost complete copy – two minutes are missing – was recovered from a domestic video recording kept by director Pedr James. [adapted from wearecult.rocks] Part of the anthology series Second City Firsts.
Who directed Thwum?
Thwum was directed by Pedr James.
Who stars in Thwum?
The principal cast of Thwum includes Rosalind Elliot, Pete Postlethwaite, Paul Moriarty.
When was Thwum released and how long is it?
Thwum was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 30m.