The Wood Demon (1974)

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A luncheon party gathers to celebrate a wealthy unmarried man's birthday; his sister hopes he'll marry Sonya, the daughter of a selfish gout-ridden old professor who makes life Hell for his son George and his young wife, Helen. At the luncheon is Khrushchov, a passionate environmentalist, called "the Wood Demon" by all, in love with Sonya and she with him, but neither will say it. Two weeks later there's a family meeting at the professor's estate; two weeks after that, a supper at the cabin of Dyadin, who's cheerful to all. George, Helen, Sonya, and Khrushchov are each suffocating. Can any of them take action?

Director: Donald McWhinnie
Runtime: 110 min
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Donald McWhinnie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wood Demon about?
A luncheon party gathers to celebrate a wealthy unmarried man's birthday; his sister hopes he'll marry Sonya, the daughter of a selfish gout-ridden old professor who makes life Hell for his son George and his young wife, Helen. At the luncheon is Khrushchov, a passionate environmentalist, called "the Wood Demon" by all, in love with Sonya and she with him, but neither will say it. Two weeks later there's a family meeting at the professor's estate; two weeks after that, a supper at the cabin of Dyadin, who's cheerful to all. George, Helen, Sonya, and Khrushchov are each suffocating. Can any of them take action?
Who directed The Wood Demon?
The Wood Demon was directed by Donald McWhinnie.
Who stars in The Wood Demon?
The Wood Demon stars Ian Holm, Francesca Annis, Ronald Hines, Angela Pleasence, Ronald Fraser, Donal McCann.
How long is The Wood Demon?
The Wood Demon has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
Where was The Wood Demon produced?
The Wood Demon was produced in United Kingdom.