Poppyland (1985)
He is a respectable pillar of London society who yearns for an idyllic existence away from the noise and the smoke. She feels hemmed in by the confines of an isolated fishing village and dreams of the bright lights, and even brighter people, of the great metropolis. On a hot August day in 1883, Clement Scott, the writer, and Louie Jermy, the miller's daughter, meet each other for the first time.
Director: John Madden
Genre: Romance, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 13, 1985
Cast
- Alan Howard - Clement Scott
- Phoebe Nicholls - Louie Jermy
- John McEnery - Algernon Swinburne
- Richard Wilson - Theodore Watts-Dunton
- John Shrapnel - George Sims
- Jonathan Hyde - Wilson Barrett
- Isla Blair - Constance Scott
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Madden
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Poppyland about?
- He is a respectable pillar of London society who yearns for an idyllic existence away from the noise and the smoke. She feels hemmed in by the confines of an isolated fishing village and dreams of the bright lights, and even brighter people, of the great metropolis. On a hot August day in 1883, Clement Scott, the writer, and Louie Jermy, the miller's daughter, meet each other for the first time.
- Who directed Poppyland?
- Poppyland was directed by John Madden.
- Who stars in Poppyland?
- Poppyland stars Alan Howard, Phoebe Nicholls, John McEnery, Richard Wilson, John Shrapnel, Jonathan Hyde.
- How long is Poppyland?
- Poppyland has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Poppyland?
- Poppyland is a Romance, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Poppyland produced?
- Poppyland was produced in United Kingdom.