The Orchard End Murder
Originally released in 1981. The Orchard End Murder is a comedy/crime film. directed by Christian Marnham. At just 48 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tracy Hyde, Clive Mantle, and Bill Wallis
Synopsis
Charthurst Green, Kent, 1966. Pauline Cox accompanies Mike Robins to a village cricket match in which he is playing, but becomes bored and wanders away. She fetches up at the local railway station, where she is first entertained to tea by the garrulous, hunchbacked station master, then upset by the intrusion of the latter's assistant Ewen, who proceeds to kill a rabbit in her presence. Making her way back to the match, Pauline is waylaid by the simple-minded Ewen as she crosses an apple orchard; when his advances become violent, she tries to fight him off and he strangles her. The station master helps in covering up the murder, burying the corpse in the orchard.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
0h 48m
48 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Marnham & Harvey Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Orchard End Murder about?
Charthurst Green, Kent, 1966. Pauline Cox accompanies Mike Robins to a village cricket match in which he is playing, but becomes bored and wanders away. She fetches up at the local railway station,...
Who directed The Orchard End Murder?
The Orchard End Murder was directed by Christian Marnham.
How long is The Orchard End Murder?
The Orchard End Murder has a runtime of 0 hours and 48 minutes (48 minutes total).
When was The Orchard End Murder released?
The Orchard End Murder was released on November 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Orchard End Murder?
The main cast of The Orchard End Murder includes Tracy Hyde, Clive Mantle, Bill Wallis, Mark Hardy, Raymond Adamson.