Gallowglass
“Misguided loyalty to an obsessed companion, British-style!”
Series Overview
Gallowglass is a British television miniseries adaptation of the Ruth Rendell novel of the same name. The word “gallowglass” means servant, or one indebted to another. This is the story of a young man who feels such indebtedness to another young man after he is saved from committing suicide by jumping in front of an oncoming train. It is an emotional story of obsessive love, lust and fear.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
50 min per episode
1993 – 1993
Premiered: Sun, Jan 10, 1993
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Garnet confesses to Nina about his daughter's kidnapping and she goes to Sandor. The Mafia were behind kidnapping her in Rome but Sandor gave the money back. They now know where to find Nina and take revenge by murdering her.
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Ruth Rendell
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Ruth Rendell
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What is Gallowglass about?
Gallowglass is a British television miniseries adaptation of the Ruth Rendell novel of the same name. The word “gallowglass” means servant, or one indebted to another. This is the story of a young man who feels such indebtedness to another young man after he is saved from committing suicide by jumping in front of an oncoming train. It is an emotional story of obsessive love, lust and fear.
How many seasons does Gallowglass have?
Gallowglass comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Gallowglass?
Key cast members in Gallowglass include Michael Sheen, John McArdle, Paul Rhys, Arkie Whiteley, Gary Waldhorn.
Who created or directed Gallowglass?
Gallowglass was developed and directed by Not specified.