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Dead Man’s Folly (1986)

English mystery film directed by Clive Donner

Film facts

Runtime
1h 35m 95 min
Released
8 January 1986
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Dead Man's Folly has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 min). The English film released on 8 January 1986. It is directed by Clive Donner and stars Peter Ustinov, Jean Stapleton and Constance Cummings.

Cast and crew

Director
Clive Donner
Cinematography
Curtis Clark
Produced by
Neil Hartley
Distribution
CBS

Box office, awards and more

Based on
Dead Man's Folly
Set in
Devon

Release and where to watch

In theatres
8 January 1986
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Dead Man's Folly?

Dead Man's Folly has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes, or 95 min.

When did Dead Man's Folly release?

Dead Man's Folly released on 8 January 1986.

Who directed Dead Man's Folly?

Dead Man's Folly is directed by Clive Donner.

Who is in the cast of Dead Man's Folly?

The cast of Dead Man's Folly includes Peter Ustinov, Jean Stapleton, Constance Cummings, Tim Pigott-Smith and Jonathan Cecil.

Is Dead Man's Folly based on a true story or a book?

Dead Man's Folly is based on Dead Man's Folly.

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