| Director | Claude Whatham |
|---|---|
| Writer | Beryl Bainbridge |
| Based on | novel by Beryl Bainbridge |
| Producer | Jeremy Watt |
| Starring | Sam Waterston Jenny Agutter |
| Cinematography | Les Young |
| Editing | Peter Coulson |
| Studio | Kendon Films |
| Released | April 1980 |
| Runtime | 92 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Sweet William is a 1980 British drama film directed by Claude Whatham, executive produced by Don Boyd and starring Sam Waterston, Jenny Agutter, Anna Massey, Arthur Lowe, Geraldine James, Daphne Oxenford, Tim Pigott-Smith and Melvyn Bragg.[1][2][3] It is based on the 1975 novel of the same title by Beryl Bainbridge.
Cast
- Sam Waterston - William McClusky
- Jenny Agutter - Ann Walton
- Anna Massey - Edna McClusky
- Arthur Lowe - Captain Walton
- Geraldine James - Pamela
- Daphne Oxenford - Mrs. Walton
- Peter Dean - Roddy
- Rachel Bell - Mrs. Kershaw
- Tim Pigott-Smith - Gerald
- Melvyn Bragg - Himself
Production
The film was part of a slate of five films worth £3 million produced by Don Boyd, who called the movie "a comedy of modern relationships".[4]
References
- ^ Monthly Film Bulletin review; 1980, page 96.
- ^ Simo. (2 April 1980). "Film reviews: Sweet William". Variety. p. 24.
- ^ Canby, Vincent (18 June 1982), "Sweet William (1979)", New York Times
- ^ Malcom, Derek (31 March 1979). "Phoenix of our film industry". The Guardian. p. 12.
External links
- Sweet William at IMDb