Vigil(1984)
Vigil Synopsis
Toss lives on a sheep farm with her father in New Zealand. When Toss's father dies in an accident, Ethan, an itinerant hunter, wanders onto the family farm and is given a job by her grandfather. Toss's fairly innocent relationship with Ethan is severed when he forms a relationship with her mother.
Vigil (1984) is a drama film directed by Vincent Ward, released on October 1, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Penelope Stewart, Frank Whitten, Bill Kerr and Fiona Kay. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincent Ward
- Writers:
- Vincent Ward, Graeme Tetley, Fiona Lindsay
- Producers:
- John Maynard
- Cinematographer:
- Alun Bollinger
- Composer:
- Jack Body
- Status:
- Released
Vigil (1984) Trailer
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Vigil Videos & Clips
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Vigil (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 108p]
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"Vigil" (Vincent Ward, 1984)
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Vigil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Penelope Stewart
as Elizabeth Peers
Frank Whitten
as Ethan Ruir
Bill Kerr
as Birdie
- Fiona Kay
Fiona Kay
as Lisa Peers (Toss)
- Gordon Shields
Gordon Shields
as Justin Peers
Key crew
Directed by Vincent Ward, written by Vincent Ward, Graeme Tetley and Fiona Lindsay, produced by John Maynard.
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Vigil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 29 ratings.
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Vigil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Vigil online?
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Vigil (1984) is available to stream on ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Vigil?
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The main cast of Vigil (1984) includes Penelope Stewart, Frank Whitten, Bill Kerr, Fiona Kay and Gordon Shields. The film was directed by Vincent Ward. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Vigil released?
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Vigil was released on October 1, 1984 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Vigil worth watching?
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Vigil (1984) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Vigil?
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Yes. The official Vigil trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.