The Handmaid’s Tale (1990)
English and German sci-fi film directed by Volker Schlöndorff
The Handmaid's Tale has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 min). The English film released on 9 March 1990. It is directed by Volker Schlöndorff and stars Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway and Robert Duvall.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Cast
- Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway, Robert Duvall, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth McGovern, Victoria Tennant, Blanche Baker, Traci Lind, Reiner Schöne, Robert D. Raiford, Muse Watson, Bill Owen
- Cinematography
- Igor Luther
- Editing
- David Ray
- Music
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Written by
- Harold Pinter
- Produced by
- Daniel Wilson
- Distribution
- Cinecom Pictures
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Handmaid's Tale
- Set in
- North America
- Filmed in
- North Carolina
- Country
- Germany, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 9 March 1990
- First shown
- 10 February 1990 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes, or 108 min.
When did The Handmaid's Tale release?
The Handmaid's Tale released on 9 March 1990.
Who directed The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale is directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who is in the cast of The Handmaid's Tale?
The cast of The Handmaid's Tale includes Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway, Robert Duvall, Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth McGovern and Victoria Tennant.
Is The Handmaid's Tale based on a true story or a book?
The Handmaid's Tale is based on The Handmaid's Tale.
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