A Warning to the Curious (1972)
Paxton, an amateur archeologist, travels to the town of Seaburgh and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which, according to legend, protect the county from invasion. On digging the crown up, Paxton is stalked by its supernatural guardian.
Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark
Genre: TV Movie, Horror, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 24, 1972
Cast
- Peter Vaughan - Mr Paxton
- Clive Swift - Dr. Black
- Julian Herrington - Archaeologist
- John Kearney - Ager / Ghost
- David Cargill - Boots
- George Benson - Vicar
- Roger Milner - Antique Shop Owner
- Gilly Fraser - Girl
- David Pugh - Porter
- Cyril Appleton - Labourer
Screenplay
- Lawrence Gordon Clark
- M.R. James (Short Story)
Cinematography: John McGlashan
Editing: Roger Waugh
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Warning to the Curious about?
- Paxton, an amateur archeologist, travels to the town of Seaburgh and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which, according to legend, protect the county from invasion. On digging the crown up, Paxton is stalked by its supernatural guardian.
- Who directed A Warning to the Curious?
- A Warning to the Curious was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.
- Who stars in A Warning to the Curious?
- A Warning to the Curious stars Peter Vaughan, Clive Swift, Julian Herrington, John Kearney, David Cargill, George Benson.
- How long is A Warning to the Curious?
- A Warning to the Curious has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is A Warning to the Curious?
- A Warning to the Curious is a TV Movie, Horror, Drama film.
- Where was A Warning to the Curious produced?
- A Warning to the Curious was produced in United Kingdom.