Turtle Diary (1985)
They share a strange and amusing obsession.
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.
Director: John Irvin
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: December 6, 1985
Cast
- Glenda Jackson - Neaera Duncan
- Ben Kingsley - William Snow
- Richard Johnson - Mr. Johnson
- Michael Gambon - George Fairbairn
- Rosemary Leach - Mrs. Inchcliff
- Eleanor Bron - Miss Neap
- Harriet Walter - Harriet Sims
- Jeroen Krabbé - Mr. Sandor
- Nigel Hawthorne - Publisher
- Michael Aldridge - Mr Meager
Screenplay
- Russell Hoban (Novel)
- Harold Pinter (Screenplay)
Music: Geoffrey Burgon
Cinematography: Peter Hannan
Editing: Peter Tanner
Production: CBS Theatrical Films, United British Artists (UBA), britannic, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, British Lion Films
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
suicide, bookshop, turtle, boarder, road trip, bucket, author, privacy, sea turtle, next door neighbor, odd hobby, animal heist, london zoo
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Turtle Diary about?
- 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.
- Who directed Turtle Diary?
- Turtle Diary was directed by John Irvin.
- Who stars in Turtle Diary?
- Turtle Diary stars Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley, Richard Johnson, Michael Gambon, Rosemary Leach, Eleanor Bron.
- How long is Turtle Diary?
- Turtle Diary has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Turtle Diary?
- Turtle Diary is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Turtle Diary produced?
- Turtle Diary was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Turtle Diary?
- The themes of Turtle Diary include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.