Casting the Runes(1979)
Casting the Runes Synopsis
The producer of an investigative television programme which is critical of an occultist finds out that he has a curse put on her.
Casting the Runes (1979) is a mystery, tv movie, horror and thriller film directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark, released on April 24, 1979 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Iain Cuthbertson, Jan Francis, Bernard Gallagher and Joanna Dunham. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lawrence Gordon Clark
- Writers:
- M.R. James, Clive Exton
- Producers:
- Lawrence Gordon Clark
- Production:
- Yorkshire Television, Associated-Rediffusion Television
- Status:
- Released
Casting the Runes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Iain Cuthbertson
as Julian Carswell
Jan Francis
as Prudence Dunning
Bernard Gallagher
as Derek Gayton
Joanna Dunham
as Jean Gayton
Edward Petherbridge
as Henry Harrington
Christopher Good
as John Harrington
- Patricia Shakesby
Patricia Shakesby
as Elise Marriott
David Calder
as John Marriott
Jane Lowe
as Joanna
- Alan Downer
Alan Downer
as Peter
- Clifford Parrish
Clifford Parrish
as Wiggin
- Christine Buckley
Christine Buckley
as Housekeeper
Key crew
Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark, written by M.R. James and Clive Exton, produced by Lawrence Gordon Clark.
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Casting the Runes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Casting the Runes – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Casting the Runes?
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The main cast of Casting the Runes (1979) includes Iain Cuthbertson, Jan Francis, Bernard Gallagher, Joanna Dunham and Edward Petherbridge. The film was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Casting the Runes released?
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Casting the Runes was released on April 24, 1979 and runs for 49m.
Is Casting the Runes worth watching?
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Casting the Runes (1979) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, tv movie and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.