Deathday
Synopsis
Adam Crosse is a reporter for a local paper. A neurotic under-achiever, the last straw comes when he discovers his wife Lydia is having an affair and she coolly tells him she has no intention of either giving up her lover or divorcing Adam. The top crime story of the moment is a serial murderer nicknamed "The Kitchen Killer". Adam sets out to murder his wife and blame it on this shadowy psycho
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Menmuir
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Hayles, Angus Hall, Roger Parkes
- Original Title
- Deathday
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Menmuir
Brian Hayles, Angus Hall, Roger Parkes
Alan Bromly
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Menmuir
Director
Brian Hayles
Writer
Alan Bromly
Producer
John Stout
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deathday
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What is Deathday about?
Adam Crosse is a reporter for a local paper. A neurotic under-achiever, the last straw comes when he discovers his wife Lydia is having an affair and she coolly tells him she has no intention of either giving up her lover or divorcing Adam. The top crime story of the moment is a serial murderer nicknamed "The Kitchen Killer". Adam sets out to murder his wife and blame it on this shadowy psycho
Who directed Deathday?
Deathday was directed by Raymond Menmuir.
Who stars in Deathday?
The principal cast of Deathday includes Robert Lang, Lynn Farleigh, John Ronane, Susan Glanville, Lindsay Campbell.
When was Deathday released and how long is it?
Deathday was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Deathday based on a book or true story?
Deathday is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Angus Hall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deathday?
Deathday holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).