The Starfish(1952)
The Starfish Synopsis
Three children, holidaying in a small Cornish fishing village, become intrigued by the locals' tales of an elusive witch.
The Starfish (1952) is a fantasy and horror film directed by Alan Cooke, released on September 30, 1952 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Kenneth Griffith, Nigel Finzi, Susan Maryott and Christopher Finzi. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Cooke
- Writers:
- John Schlesinger, Alan Cooke
- Cinematographer:
- Alan Cooke
- Production:
- Mount Pleasant Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Starfish (1952) Trailer
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The Starfish Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenneth Griffith
as Jack Trevennick
- Nigel Finzi
Nigel Finzi
as Tim Wilson
- Susan Maryott
Susan Maryott
as Jill Wilson
- Christopher Finzi
Christopher Finzi
as Michael Wilson
- Ursula Wood
Ursula Wood
as Mrs. Wilson
- Stanley Webber
Stanley Webber
as Mr. Wilson
- Margaret Webber
Margaret Webber
as Witch Meg
- Fred Stevens
Fred Stevens
as Fred Pascoe
- Harry Stevens
Harry Stevens
as Harry
- Thomas Arthur
Thomas Arthur
as Old Salt
- Hartley Tripp
Hartley Tripp
as Cafe Owner
Key crew
Directed by Alan Cooke, written by John Schlesinger and Alan Cooke.
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The Starfish Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Starfish – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Starfish online?
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Who stars in The Starfish?
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The main cast of The Starfish (1952) includes Kenneth Griffith, Nigel Finzi, Susan Maryott, Christopher Finzi and Ursula Wood. The film was directed by Alan Cooke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Starfish released?
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The Starfish was released on September 30, 1952 and runs for 45m.
Is The Starfish worth watching?
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The Starfish (1952) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Starfish?
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