Light Years Away(1981)
Les Années lumière
An old man with a secret... A young man seeking an answer...
Light Years Away Synopsis
A young drifter meets up with a strange old man who claims that he has been taught to fly by birds
Light Years Away (1981) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Alain Tanner, released on May 20, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Trevor Howard, Mick Ford, Bernice Stegers and Henri Virlogeux. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Alain Tanner
- Writers:
- Daniel Odier, Alain Tanner
- Producers:
- Yves Peyrot, Pierre Héros
- Production:
- Slotint, Phoenix
- Status:
- Released
Light Years Away Cast & Crew
Main cast
Trevor Howard
as Yoshka Poliakeff
Mick Ford
as Jonas
Bernice Stegers
as Betty
Henri Virlogeux
as Le notaire
Odile Schmitt
as Dancer
- Joe Pilkington
Joe Pilkington
as Thomas
Johnny Murphy
- Gerard Mannix Flynn
Gerard Mannix Flynn
Key crew
Directed by Alain Tanner, written by Daniel Odier and Alain Tanner, produced by Yves Peyrot and Pierre Héros.
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Light Years Away Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 11 ratings.
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Light Years Away – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Light Years Away online?
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Light Years Away (1981) is available to stream on filmingo and Cinu, and to rent or buy from blue TV, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, filmingo and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Light Years Away?
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The main cast of Light Years Away (1981) includes Trevor Howard, Mick Ford, Bernice Stegers, Henri Virlogeux and Odile Schmitt. The film was directed by Alain Tanner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Light Years Away released?
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Light Years Away was released on May 20, 1981 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Light Years Away worth watching?
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Light Years Away (1981) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.