The Picnic
Synopsis
A widowed teacher marries again, but her hopes of her daughter accepting a stepfather her own age, and her anticipation of a birthday picnic by the river are clouded by a series of murders in the district and by a fear rooted rather nearer home.
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Billie Whitelaw
Margie
Iain Glen
Ray
Brenda Fricker
Ray's Mother
Sarah-Jane Holm
Della
Cassie Stuart
Ruth
Phil Smeeton
Mick
Jimmy Yuill
Man at Dyke
Julie McDonald
Prostitute
Ross Kemp
Police Officer
Trevor Peake
Police Officer
Robert Peters
Reporter
Joan Spall
Registrar
Peter Whitbread
Inspector Cartwright
Christopher Poole
Kerb Crawler
Simon Wakefield
Boy fishing
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Seed
- Screenplay & Story
- Lesley Bruce
- Original Title
- The Picnic
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Seed
Lesley Bruce
Terry Coles
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Seed
Director
Terry Coles
Producer
Lesley Bruce
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Picnic
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What is The Picnic about?
A widowed teacher marries again, but her hopes of her daughter accepting a stepfather her own age, and her anticipation of a birthday picnic by the river are clouded by a series of murders in the district and by a fear rooted rather nearer home.
Who directed The Picnic?
The Picnic was directed by Paul Seed.
Who stars in The Picnic?
The principal cast of The Picnic includes Billie Whitelaw, Iain Glen, Brenda Fricker, Sarah-Jane Holm, Cassie Stuart.
When was The Picnic released and how long is it?
The Picnic was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.