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Blade on the Feather (TV)

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Original title

Blade on the Feather

Year

1980

Running time

82 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Richard Loncraine

Screenwriter

Dennis Potter

Cast

Cinematography

Peter Hannan

Producer

London Weekend Television (LWT), PfH Ltd

Genre

Mystery | TV Movie

Synopsis

Professor Cavendish is the septuagenarian author of a children's fantasy novel. He lives in a secluded cliff-top mansion with his second wife, his 18 year old daughter and his butler. They are visited one day by Daniel Young, who claims to be writing a thesis; After saving Cavendish's life when the old man has a seizure, Daniel is invited to stay. While mother and daughter fight for the affections of the young man, Daniel starts to reveal Cavendish his true intentions...

Awards: 1980: 2 BAFTA TV Award: Best Actor (Denholm Elliott), graphics. 4 nominations

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Blade on the Feather (TV)

1980

Richard Loncraine