The Long Roads
Synopsis
An elderly woman learns that she is dying of cancer. She and her husband leave their small farm on the Isle of Skye to visit their children to inform them of the news. During the journey, the couple rediscover their love for each other.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Edith MacArthur
Kitty McVurrich
Robert Urquhart
Peter McVurrich
Anne Marie Timoney
Mandy McVurrich
Robert Rawles
Alan Gibbons
Michelle Fairley
Fiona Gibbons
Kevin McMonagle
Roddie McVurrich
Debra Gillett
Pat McVurrich
John McGlynn
Iain McVurrich
Maureen Beattie
Deirdre Kopanski
Shaughan Seymour
George Kopanski
Louise Beattie
Mairi McVurrich
John Buick
Ali
Paul Morrow
Jack
Paul Sykes
Angus
Sam Davies
Bernie
Billy Riddoch
Donnie
Ralph Riach
Dr. Sutherland
Iain James Mackay
William McVurrich
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tristram Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGrath, Lis Steele
- Original Score
- John Altman
- Original Title
- The Long Roads
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tristram Powell
John McGrath, Lis Steele
John Altman
Steve Saunderson
Roy Sharman
Peter Kendal, Mark Shivas, John McGrath
Department Leadership Roster
Tristram Powell
Director
John McGrath
Writer
Peter Kendal
Producer
John Altman
Original Music Composer
Roy Sharman
Editor
Steve Saunderson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Long Roads.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Roads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Roads about?
An elderly woman learns that she is dying of cancer. She and her husband leave their small farm on the Isle of Skye to visit their children to inform them of the news. During the journey, the couple rediscover their love for each other.
Who directed The Long Roads?
The Long Roads was directed by Tristram Powell.
Who stars in The Long Roads?
The principal cast of The Long Roads includes Edith MacArthur, Robert Urquhart, Anne Marie Timoney, Robert Rawles, Michelle Fairley.
When was The Long Roads released and how long is it?
The Long Roads was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Long Roads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Roads was composed by John Altman.