The Picnic (1989)
A widowed teacher marries again, but her hopes of her daughter accepting a stepfather her own age, and her anticipation of a birthday picnic by the river are clouded by a series of murders in the district and by a fear rooted rather nearer home.
Director: Paul Seed
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: February 19, 1989
Cast
- Billie Whitelaw - Margie
- Iain Glen - Ray
- Brenda Fricker - Ray's Mother
- Sarah-Jane Holm - Della
- Cassie Stuart - Ruth
- Phil Smeeton - Mick
- Jimmy Yuill - Man at Dyke
- Julie McDonald - Prostitute
- Ross Kemp - Police Officer
- Trevor Peake - Police Officer
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Seed
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Picnic about?
- A widowed teacher marries again, but her hopes of her daughter accepting a stepfather her own age, and her anticipation of a birthday picnic by the river are clouded by a series of murders in the district and by a fear rooted rather nearer home.
- Who directed The Picnic?
- The Picnic was directed by Paul Seed.
- Who stars in The Picnic?
- The Picnic stars Billie Whitelaw, Iain Glen, Brenda Fricker, Sarah-Jane Holm, Cassie Stuart, Phil Smeeton.
- How long is The Picnic?
- The Picnic has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Picnic?
- The Picnic is a Drama, TV Movie film.