Turtle Diary
"They share a strange and amusing obsession."
Originally released in 1985. Turtle Diary is a drama/comedy film. directed by John Irvin.
Starring Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley, and Richard Johnson
Synopsis
Two separate people, a man and a woman, find something very stirring about the sea turtles in their tank at the London Zoo. They meet and form an odd, but sympathetic camaraderie as they plan to steal two of the turtles and free them into the ocean.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Glenda Jackson
as Neaera Duncan
Ben Kingsley
as William Snow
Richard Johnson
as Mr. Johnson
Michael Gambon
as George Fairbairn
Rosemary Leach
as Mrs. Inchcliff
Eleanor Bron
as Miss Neap
Harriet Walter
as Harriet Sims
Jeroen Krabbé
as Mr. Sandor
Nigel Hawthorne
as Publisher
Michael Aldridge
as Mr Meager
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBS Theatrical Films
- United British Artists (UBA)
- britannic
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- British Lion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtle Diary about?
Two separate people, a man and a woman, find something very stirring about the sea turtles in their tank at the London Zoo. They meet and form an odd, but sympathetic camaraderie as they plan to st...
Who directed Turtle Diary?
Turtle Diary was directed by John Irvin.
How long is Turtle Diary?
Turtle Diary has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Turtle Diary released?
Turtle Diary was released on December 6, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Turtle Diary?
The main cast of Turtle Diary includes Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley, Richard Johnson, Michael Gambon, Rosemary Leach.