The Widowmaker

1990 1h 42m EN

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10.0

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★10.0TMDB · 1

DramaCrimeTV Movie

Synopsis

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The Widowmaker is a 1990 made for television film starring Annabelle Apsion, Alun Armstrong, David Morrissey and Kenneth Welsh. The film deals with a woman whose husband has been arrested after going on a killing rampage and the reaction of her local community. It was produced In the United Kingdom by Central Independent Television for the ITV Network and aired on 29 December 1990. It received a nomination for Best Single Drama at the 1991 BAFTA Awards.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Annabelle Apsion
Kathy
David Morrissey
Rob
Alun Armstrong
Dad
Eileen Nicholas
Mum
Kenneth Welsh
Atkinson
Flaminia Cinque
Sally
Gareth Marks
Barry
Al Hunter Ashton
Mr Wilding

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Madden
Writers: Jeremy Brock
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Madden, shot by Michael Coulter. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Rachel Portman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Rees shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Annabelle Apsion and David Morrissey and Alun Armstrong carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0100932 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

John Madden directs. Michael Coulter behind the camera. Rachel Portman scores. David Rees cuts. Produced in United Kingdom.

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136 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by John Madden, shot by Michael Coulter. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Rachel Portman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor David Rees shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Annabelle Apsion and David Morrissey and Alun Armstrong carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0100932 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.