A Kind of Alaska (1984)
A masterly study of a middle-aged woman waking up after 30 years passed in a coma induced by sleeping sickness. In her mind she is still 16, and her attempts to fathom the changed world into which she re-emerges is not only poignant and emotionally charged but, in the end, devastatingly brilliant theatre as well.
Director: Kenneth Ives
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 16, 1984
Cast
- Paul Scofield - Dr. Hornby
- Dorothy Tutin
- Susan Engel
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kenneth Ives
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Kind of Alaska about?
- A masterly study of a middle-aged woman waking up after 30 years passed in a coma induced by sleeping sickness. In her mind she is still 16, and her attempts to fathom the changed world into which she re-emerges is not only poignant and emotionally charged but, in the end, devastatingly brilliant theatre as well.
- Who directed A Kind of Alaska?
- A Kind of Alaska was directed by Kenneth Ives.
- Who stars in A Kind of Alaska?
- A Kind of Alaska stars Paul Scofield, Dorothy Tutin, Susan Engel.
- How long is A Kind of Alaska?
- A Kind of Alaska has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is A Kind of Alaska?
- A Kind of Alaska is a Drama film.