A Swarm in May
Originally released in 1983. A Swarm in May is a drama film. directed by Colin Finbow. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank Middlemass, Oliver Hicks, and Jack May
Synopsis
John Owen returns to the Choir School at the start of term to find that he is the youngest Singing Boy in the school. This means he must also be Beekeeper - a traditional role. One of the traditional duties of the Beekeeper is to sing a solo in the Cathedral. Owen hates and dreads the prospect, so he persuades the smallest boy in the school, Iddingley, to take his place. Then, while exploring one of the Cathedral towers without permission, Owen finds something which makes him change his mind, and solves a mystery which has been baffling people for hundreds of years...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Children's Film Unit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Swarm in May about?
John Owen returns to the Choir School at the start of term to find that he is the youngest Singing Boy in the school. This means he must also be Beekeeper - a traditional role. One of the tradition...
Who directed A Swarm in May?
A Swarm in May was directed by Colin Finbow.
How long is A Swarm in May?
A Swarm in May has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was A Swarm in May released?
A Swarm in May was released on December 26, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Swarm in May?
The main cast of A Swarm in May includes Frank Middlemass, Oliver Hicks, Jack May, Milo Twomey, Rory Macfarquhar.