The Birthday Party(1987)
The Birthday Party Synopsis
It is Stanley's birthday, but the party he is given is not quite what he expects. [A BBC production broadcast on the Theatre Night series.]
The Birthday Party (1987) is a tv movie, drama and mystery film directed by Kenneth Ives, released on June 21, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Kenneth Cranham, Joan Plowright, Harold Pinter and Colin Blakely. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenneth Ives
- Writers:
- Harold Pinter
- Producers:
- Rosemary Hill
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Birthday Party Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenneth Cranham
as Stanley Webber
Joan Plowright
as Meg Bowles
Harold Pinter
as Nat Goldberg
Colin Blakely
as Shamus McCann
Julie Walters
as Lulu
- Robert Lang
Robert Lang
as Petey Bowles
Key crew
Directed by Kenneth Ives, written by Harold Pinter, produced by Rosemary Hill.
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The Birthday Party Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Birthday Party – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Birthday Party online?
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The Birthday Party (1987) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Birthday Party?
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The main cast of The Birthday Party (1987) includes Kenneth Cranham, Joan Plowright, Harold Pinter, Colin Blakely and Julie Walters. The film was directed by Kenneth Ives. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Birthday Party released?
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The Birthday Party was released on June 21, 1987 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Birthday Party worth watching?
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The Birthday Party (1987) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.