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Brand

August 11, 1959 1h 30m

Originally released in 1959. Brand is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Michael Elliott.

Starring Patrick McGoohan, Dilys Hamlett, and James Maxwell

Synopsis

Brand's a bleak and desolate play that challenges the notion of a stern and stoic faith in the will of God. The title character is a pastor who returns to his ancestral home to find the villagers on the verge of starvation. He believes ministering to these poor people to be his calling. Over the course of the play, however, he faces many difficult choices. The decisions he makes, based on his stark and idealistic view of morality, have dire consequences for all the people he touches and, ultimately, for his own embattled soul.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 11, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC
  • BBC Television (GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brand about?

Brand's a bleak and desolate play that challenges the notion of a stern and stoic faith in the will of God. The title character is a pastor who returns to his ancestral home to find the villagers o...

Who directed Brand?

Brand was directed by Michael Elliott.

How long is Brand?

Brand has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Brand released?

Brand was released on August 11, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Brand?

The main cast of Brand includes Patrick McGoohan, Dilys Hamlett, James Maxwell, Patrick Wymark, Peter Sallis.