Property Rites
Originally released in 1984. Property Rites is a drama film. directed by Heather Powell. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sally Eldridge, Sianna King, and Len Edwards
Synopsis
Partly based on a true event, the death in 1817 of a Birmingham woman, Mary Ashford, and the consequent trial of a local man, Abraham Thornton, for her rape and murder. The film is concerned with the response of her contemporaries to her behaviour on the night before she died, and by situating this within the fictional circumstances of a modern woman, explores current attitudes to rape, and the forces and assumptions underlying them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Birmingham Film and Video Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Property Rites about?
Partly based on a true event, the death in 1817 of a Birmingham woman, Mary Ashford, and the consequent trial of a local man, Abraham Thornton, for her rape and murder. The film is concerned with t...
Who directed Property Rites?
Property Rites was directed by Heather Powell.
How long is Property Rites?
Property Rites has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Property Rites released?
Property Rites was released on June 14, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Property Rites?
The main cast of Property Rites includes Sally Eldridge, Sianna King, Len Edwards, Paul Farla, Alton Douglas.