Stanley
Synopsis
The controversial English artist Stanley Spencer scandalised the art world when he painted the Resurrection taking place in the churchyard of Cookham, his home village by the River Thames; and further scandalised the village when he decided that to nourish his imagination he needed two wives.
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Anton Lesser
Stanley Spencer
Juliet Stevenson
Hilda Carline
Sarah Berger
Patricia Preece
Lesley Dunlop
Elsie
Christopher Baines
Richard Carline
Valerie Lush
Mrs. Carline
David Horovitch
Dudley Tooth
Jacqueline Tong
Dorothy Hepworth
Norman Jones
William Spencer
Roger Brierley
Solicitor
Wendy Gifford
Mary Behrends
Peter Birrel
Louis Behrends
Sally Mates
Hospital Sister
Pat Quayle
Mrs Gissing
Paul Frith
Young Stanley
Lucy Martin
Young Shirin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Benson Gyles
- Screenplay & Story
- Elaine Morgan
- Original Title
- Stanley
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Benson Gyles
Elaine Morgan
Ruth Caleb
Department Leadership Roster
Ruth Caleb
Producer
Anna Benson Gyles
Director
Elaine Morgan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanley
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What is Stanley about?
The controversial English artist Stanley Spencer scandalised the art world when he painted the Resurrection taking place in the churchyard of Cookham, his home village by the River Thames; and further scandalised the village when he decided that to nourish his imagination he needed two wives.
Who directed Stanley?
Stanley was directed by Anna Benson Gyles.
Who stars in Stanley?
The principal cast of Stanley includes Anton Lesser, Juliet Stevenson, Sarah Berger, Lesley Dunlop, Christopher Baines.
When was Stanley released and how long is it?
Stanley was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.