Where Adam Stood (1976)
Based on" the 1907 autobiography, "Father and Son", by Christian fundamentalist and naturalist Edmund Gosse, but Dennis Potter adapted only one section of the book, adding much material of his own invention. With a literal belief in the Old Testament, Philip Gosse is opposed to the new theories of Charles Darwin, espoused here by biologist Brackley. Assuming "the Lord's will" determines the fate of his ailing son Edmund, Philip Gosse creates a life-threatening situation, even suggesting the illness is God's punishment because of Edmund's desire for a toy ship.
Director: Brian Gibson
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: April 21, 1976
Cast
- Alan Badel - Philip Gosse
- Max Harris - Edmund Gosse
- Ronald Hines - Charles Kingsley
- Jean Boht - Mary Teague
- Heather Canning - Miss Marks
- Gareth Forwood - Mr Brackley
Screenplay
Music: Carl Davis
Editing: David Martin
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Brian Gibson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Where Adam Stood about?
- Based on" the 1907 autobiography, "Father and Son", by Christian fundamentalist and naturalist Edmund Gosse, but Dennis Potter adapted only one section of the book, adding much material of his own invention. With a literal belief in the Old Testament, Philip Gosse is opposed to the new theories of Charles Darwin, espoused here by biologist Brackley. Assuming "the Lord's will" determines the fate of his ailing son Edmund, Philip Gosse creates a life-threatening situation, even suggesting the illness is God's punishment because of Edmund's desire for a toy ship.
- Who directed Where Adam Stood?
- Where Adam Stood was directed by Brian Gibson.
- Who stars in Where Adam Stood?
- Where Adam Stood stars Alan Badel, Max Harris, Ronald Hines, Jean Boht, Heather Canning, Gareth Forwood.
- How long is Where Adam Stood?
- Where Adam Stood has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Where Adam Stood?
- Where Adam Stood is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Where Adam Stood produced?
- Where Adam Stood was produced in United Kingdom.