Departure (1986)
Based on the highly acclaimed play by Michael Gurr, 'A Pair of Claws', it revolves around a couple who have been married for more than 30 years. Although there is a great mutual warmth between them, they are both aware that a gulf exists between them. Their son, Simon, is involved in a scandal and to preserve his career Simon must publicly denounce his father.
Director: Brian Kavanagh
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: January 1, 1986
Cast
- Michael Duffield - Presley Swift
- Patricia Kennedy - Sylvia Swift
- June Jago - Frances
- Serge Lazareff - Simon Swift
- Sean Scully - Alex Rowan
- Matthew Excell - Barman
Screenplay
- Michael Gurr (Screenplay)
Music: Bruce Rowland
Editing: Ken Sallows
Production: Cineast Productions, Rychemond Film Productions
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Brian Kavanagh
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Departure about?
- Based on the highly acclaimed play by Michael Gurr, 'A Pair of Claws', it revolves around a couple who have been married for more than 30 years. Although there is a great mutual warmth between them, they are both aware that a gulf exists between them. Their son, Simon, is involved in a scandal and to preserve his career Simon must publicly denounce his father.
- Who directed Departure?
- Departure was directed by Brian Kavanagh.
- Who stars in Departure?
- Departure stars Michael Duffield, Patricia Kennedy, June Jago, Serge Lazareff, Sean Scully, Matthew Excell.
- How long is Departure?
- Departure has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Departure?
- Departure is a Drama film.