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The Ash Tree

59 %|Dec 23, 1975|Mystery, Horror, TV Movie

Man of leisure Sir Richard receives notification that his Uncle has died, bequeathing him his stately country manor and all its lands. On his return to England he immediately sets about taking stock of all legal matters concerning his new property, but during these dealings Sir Richard seems to be more than a little distracted, he hears strange noises from the ash tree outside his bedroom window.

Featured Crew

Lawrence Gordon Clark
Director
David Rudkin
Writer
M.R. James
Short Story
John McGlashan
Director of Photography
Rosemary Hill
Producer
Roger Waugh
Editor
Allan Anson
Production Design

Cast

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Edward Petherbridge
Sir Richard/Sir Matthew
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Barbara Ewing
Anne Mothersole
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Lalla Ward
Lady Augusta
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Lucy Griffiths
Mrs. Chiddock
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Oliver Maguire
William Beresford
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Clifford Kershaw
The Witchfinder
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Cyril Appleton
Master Procathro
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David Pugh
Herdsman
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Glynn Sweet
Young Cleric