Thwum (1975)
Presumed lost after its initial broadcast in 1975, Thwum features a young Pete Postlethwaite in his earliest television appearance. This sci-fi themed play sees UFO fanatic Bernard (Paul Moriarty) trying to convince skeptical reporter Duffy (Pete Postlethwaite) to report on the imminent landing of an alien craft. An almost complete copy – two minutes are missing – was recovered from a domestic video recording kept by director Pedr James. [adapted from wearecult.rocks] Part of the anthology series Second City Firsts.
Director: Pedr James
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: November 22, 1975
Cast
- Rosalind Elliot - Joy
- Pete Postlethwaite - Duffy
- Paul Moriarty - Bernard
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Pedr James
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thwum about?
- Presumed lost after its initial broadcast in 1975, Thwum features a young Pete Postlethwaite in his earliest television appearance. This sci-fi themed play sees UFO fanatic Bernard (Paul Moriarty) trying to convince skeptical reporter Duffy (Pete Postlethwaite) to report on the imminent landing of an alien craft. An almost complete copy – two minutes are missing – was recovered from a domestic video recording kept by director Pedr James. [adapted from wearecult.rocks] Part of the anthology series Second City Firsts.
- Who directed Thwum?
- Thwum was directed by Pedr James.
- Who stars in Thwum?
- Thwum stars Rosalind Elliot, Pete Postlethwaite, Paul Moriarty.
- How long is Thwum?
- Thwum has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Thwum?
- Thwum is a Science Fiction film.
- Where was Thwum produced?
- Thwum was produced in United Kingdom.