Turtle Diary(1985)
They share a strange and amusing obsession.
Turtle Diary Synopsis
Two separate people, a man and a woman, find something very stirring about the sea turtles in their tank at the London Zoo. They meet and form an odd, but sympathetic camaraderie as they plan to steal two of the turtles and free them into the ocean.
Turtle Diary (1985) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by John Irvin, released on December 6, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley, Richard Johnson and Michael Gambon. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- John Irvin
- Writers:
- Russell Hoban, Harold Pinter
- Producers:
- Richard Johnson
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Hannan
- Composer:
- Geoffrey Burgon
- Production:
- CBS Theatrical Films, United British Artists (UBA), britannic, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, British Lion Films
- Status:
- Released
Turtle Diary (1985) Trailer
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Turtle Diary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glenda Jackson
as Neaera Duncan
Ben Kingsley
as William Snow
Richard Johnson
as Mr. Johnson
Michael Gambon
as George Fairbairn
Rosemary Leach
as Mrs. Inchcliff
Eleanor Bron
as Miss Neap
Harriet Walter
as Harriet Sims
Jeroen Krabbé
as Mr. Sandor
Nigel Hawthorne
as Publisher
Michael Aldridge
as Mr Meager
Peter Capaldi
as Assistant Keeper
Gary Olsen
as Lorry Driver
Key crew
Directed by John Irvin, written by Russell Hoban and Harold Pinter, produced by Richard Johnson.
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Turtle Diary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 15 ratings.
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Turtle Diary – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Turtle Diary?
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The main cast of Turtle Diary (1985) includes Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley, Richard Johnson, Michael Gambon and Rosemary Leach. The film was directed by John Irvin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Turtle Diary released?
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Turtle Diary was released on December 6, 1985 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Turtle Diary worth watching?
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Turtle Diary (1985) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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