The Gate of Eden: Part One - Mr. Falconer (1980)
The story concerns the relationship between Peter, a 15 year old boy, and Mr Faulkner, an old man whom he befriends. Mr Faulkner used to be a school teacher but had retired after allegations were made about him by a pupil. There was still gossip about him in the town. Mr Faulkner teaches Peter a lot about literature and introduces him to poetry and when Peter returns to school the two of them correspond. The friendship between them is threatened when Peter starts going out with Sue who disapproves of him spending time with the old man.
Director: Simon Langton
Release Date: April 8, 1980
Cast
- Maurice Denham - Tom Falconer
- Richard Gibson - Peter
- Gwen Nelson - Granny
- Timothy Bateson - Arthur
- Alison Ambler - Pauline
- Pat Heywood - Freda
Screenplay
Production: Yorkshire Television
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Simon Langton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gate of Eden: Part One - Mr. Falconer about?
- The story concerns the relationship between Peter, a 15 year old boy, and Mr Faulkner, an old man whom he befriends. Mr Faulkner used to be a school teacher but had retired after allegations were made about him by a pupil. There was still gossip about him in the town. Mr Faulkner teaches Peter a lot about literature and introduces him to poetry and when Peter returns to school the two of them correspond. The friendship between them is threatened when Peter starts going out with Sue who disapproves of him spending time with the old man.
- Who directed The Gate of Eden: Part One - Mr. Falconer?
- The Gate of Eden: Part One - Mr. Falconer was directed by Simon Langton.
- Who stars in The Gate of Eden: Part One - Mr. Falconer?
- The Gate of Eden: Part One - Mr. Falconer stars Maurice Denham, Richard Gibson, Gwen Nelson, Timothy Bateson, Alison Ambler, Pat Heywood.