The Yeomen of the Guard (1982)
Colonel Fairfax has been falsely accused of sorcery by a jealous relative who covets his estates and money. The Colonel is condemned to death for his 'crime' and waits in the Tower of London for his execution. Fate, however, steps in - in the form of Sergeant Meryll (who owes his life to Colonel Fairfax) and Elsie Maynard, a beautiful strolling singer who has just arrived at the Tower to entertain the people in the company of a strolling jester, Jack Point.
Director: Anthony Besch, Dave Heather
Genre: Music
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: June 1, 1982
Cast
- Elizabeth Gale - Elsie Maynard
- Claire Powell - Phoebe Meryll
- Alfred Marks - Wilfred Shadbolt
- David Hillman - Colonel Fairfax
- Elizabeth Bainbridge - Dame Carruthers
- Joel Grey - Jack Point
- Peter Savidge - Sir Richard Cholmondely
- Geoffrey Chard - Sergeant Meryll
- Michael Bulman - Leonard Meryll
- Beryl Korman - Kate
Screenplay
Music: Arthur Sullivan
Production: Brent Walker Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Yeomen of the Guard about?
- Colonel Fairfax has been falsely accused of sorcery by a jealous relative who covets his estates and money. The Colonel is condemned to death for his 'crime' and waits in the Tower of London for his execution. Fate, however, steps in - in the form of Sergeant Meryll (who owes his life to Colonel Fairfax) and Elsie Maynard, a beautiful strolling singer who has just arrived at the Tower to entertain the people in the company of a strolling jester, Jack Point.
- Who directed The Yeomen of the Guard?
- The Yeomen of the Guard was directed by Anthony Besch, Dave Heather.
- Who stars in The Yeomen of the Guard?
- The Yeomen of the Guard stars Elizabeth Gale, Claire Powell, Alfred Marks, David Hillman, Elizabeth Bainbridge, Joel Grey.
- How long is The Yeomen of the Guard?
- The Yeomen of the Guard has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is The Yeomen of the Guard?
- The Yeomen of the Guard is a Music film.
- Where was The Yeomen of the Guard produced?
- The Yeomen of the Guard was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Yeomen of the Guard?
- The themes of The Yeomen of the Guard include: Musical Spectacle.