Thacker
Originally released in 1992. Thacker is a comedy film. directed by Richard Spence. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leslie Phillips, Margaret Tyzack, and Graham Crowden
Synopsis
A Gothic comedy, featuring a distinguished cast, and starring Leslie Phillips and Margaret Tyzack. Retired colonial army officer George Thacker has high hopes of recapturing his memories of an idyllic English village life after a lifetime of meting out justice in the Far East. But instead of peace and quiet, he is greeted by violence, voodoo and a distressed damsel, brandishing a shotgun. Worst of all, the ghost of his old flame, Edith, still haunts him, threatening both his marriage and his life.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Leslie Phillips
as George Thacker
Margaret Tyzack
as Marjorie Thacker
Graham Crowden
as Humphrey Folland
Freda Dowie
as Edith Folland
Stephen Moore
as Bernard Hadon Smith
Celia Imrie
as Ann Hadon Smith
Philip Jackson
as Ben Royce
Selina Cadell
as Lizzie Royce
Andrew Tiernan
as Davey Royce
Samantha Bond
as Ginny Morgan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thacker about?
A Gothic comedy, featuring a distinguished cast, and starring Leslie Phillips and Margaret Tyzack. Retired colonial army officer George Thacker has high hopes of recapturing his memories of an idy...
Who directed Thacker?
Thacker was directed by Richard Spence.
How long is Thacker?
Thacker has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Thacker released?
Thacker was released on April 20, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thacker?
The main cast of Thacker includes Leslie Phillips, Margaret Tyzack, Graham Crowden, Freda Dowie, Stephen Moore.