Amongst Barbarians
Originally released in 1990. Amongst Barbarians is a drama film. directed by Jane Howell. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Jason, Rowena Cooper, and Anne Carroll
Synopsis
Amongst Barbarians is set far away from Margaret Thatcher's Britain in Penang, Malaysia, a former British colony, where two young Englishmen have been arrested for drug trafficking. As they both face the death penalty, their relatives travel to Penang to come to their rescue. However, they soon find out that there is nothing they can do to save the boys' lives. In the course of their futile attempts at influencing the authorities, their racism becomes more than apparent. The question which is never made explicit is of course who the real barbarians are. Wall's play is based on a true story and featured David Jason's first straight acting role on TV.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amongst Barbarians about?
Amongst Barbarians is set far away from Margaret Thatcher's Britain in Penang, Malaysia, a former British colony, where two young Englishmen have been arrested for drug trafficking. As they both fa...
Who directed Amongst Barbarians?
Amongst Barbarians was directed by Jane Howell.
How long is Amongst Barbarians?
Amongst Barbarians has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Amongst Barbarians released?
Amongst Barbarians was released on July 11, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amongst Barbarians?
The main cast of Amongst Barbarians includes David Jason, Rowena Cooper, Anne Carroll, Lee Ross, Con O'Neill.