The Old Devils (1992)
The Old Devils (1992), directed by Tristram Powell, starring John Stride and Sheila Allen.
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Synopsis
An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance are rekindled and rivalries resurrected in this turbulent story of ageing, friendship, lust, nostalgia and nationalism.
- Tristram PowellDirector
- Andrew DaviesWriter
Trivia
- It premiered on March 16, 1992, a Monday.
- It runs 2h38 — well over the usual two hours.
- This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- LanguagesEnglish, Welsh
- StatusReleased
Cast
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John Stride
Alun Weaver - Sheila Allen Rhiannon Weaver
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Ray Smith
Charlie Norris -
Elizabeth Morgan
Sophie Norris -
James Grout
Peter Thomas -
Anne Stallybrass
Muriel Thomas -
Bernard Hepton
Malcolm Cellan-Davies -
Anna Cropper
Gwen Cellan-Davies -
Elizabeth Spriggs
Dorothy Morgan -
Gerald James
Percy Morgan -
Desmond Barrit
Tarquin Jones -
Howell Evans
Gareth Pumphrey -
Pippa Guard
Rosemary Weaver -
Tristram Jellinek
Victor Norris - Dilys Price Sian Smith
- Joy Roston Angharad Pumphrey
- Noel Williams Dr Dewi
- Simon Corris Young Peter
- Colin Heber-Percy Young Malcolm
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Shirley King
Laura Morgan
Quiz about this movie
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O Maravilhoso Agora
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Brincando de Seduzir
6.7
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Emma
7.0
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Tempo de Crescer
6.3
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O Primeiro Ano do Resto de Nossas Vidas
6.1
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Deixa Rolar
5.9
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Palo Alto
6.1
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Mr. Church
7.4
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Meu Eterno Talvez
6.6
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Amor à Primeira Vista
7.3
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Sob o Sol da Toscana
6.9
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O Mapa Que Me Leva Até Você
6.7
Crew
- Tristram Powell Director
- Andrew Davies Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Old Devils about?
The Old Devils: An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance …
Who directed The Old Devils?
The Old Devils was directed by Tristram Powell in 1992.
Who stars in The Old Devils?
The cast of The Old Devils includes John Stride, Sheila Allen, Ray Smith, Elizabeth Morgan and James Grout.
How long is The Old Devils?
The Old Devils runs for 158 minutes, or 2h38.
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