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  1. Movies
  2. Departure

Departure

1986
1h 33m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1986

Runtime

1h 33m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Jan 1, 1986
Director
Brian Kavanagh
Production
Cineast Productions
Cineast Productions
Rychemond Film Productions
Rychemond Film Productions

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Michael Duffield

Michael Duffield

Presley Swift

Patricia Kennedy

Patricia Kennedy

Sylvia Swift

June Jago

Frances

Serge Lazareff

Serge Lazareff

Simon Swift

Sean Scully

Sean Scully

Alex Rowan

Matthew Excell

Barman

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