The Return of the Green Man (1990)

The Return of the Green Man (1990) poster

Since ancient times, the Green Man has been one of the most mysterious and menacing of mythical characters. He also has a familiar face as Robin Hood , Jack in the Green and on numerous pub signs. Across the arts from comic strips to classical opera, the Green Man is now making a comeback. Where is he taking us? Writer Sir Kingsley Amis , film director John Boorman , composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle and other leading artists offer their interpretations of the mystery in this Omnibus documentary film from 16th November, 1990.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: David Sawer
Editing: Chris Gilders, Catherine Macer
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

christianity, poetry, comic book, paganism, ghost story, folklore, arthurian mythology

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Return of the Green Man about?
Since ancient times, the Green Man has been one of the most mysterious and menacing of mythical characters. He also has a familiar face as Robin Hood , Jack in the Green and on numerous pub signs. Across the arts from comic strips to classical opera, the Green Man is now making a comeback. Where is he taking us? Writer Sir Kingsley Amis , film director John Boorman , composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle and other leading artists offer their interpretations of the mystery in this Omnibus documentary film from 16th November, 1990.
Who stars in The Return of the Green Man?
The Return of the Green Man stars Colin Welland, Pat Mills, Kingsley Amis, John Boorman, Richard DeMarco, Susan Clifford.
How long is The Return of the Green Man?
The Return of the Green Man has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is The Return of the Green Man?
The Return of the Green Man is a Documentary film.
Where was The Return of the Green Man produced?
The Return of the Green Man was produced in United Kingdom.