Split (1974)
A boy entranced.
When his father runs off and his mother hooks up with a mustachioed new beau, eleven-year-old Mark becomes convinced that an uninvited talkative space alien, going by the name "Split," has taken up telepathic residence in his mind, and is leading him to question the norms of planet Earth. Only one teacher is willing to entertain the possibility that Mark just might be telling the truth.
Director: Roger Lambert
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: January 1, 1974
Cast
- Mark Draisey - Mark
- Steve Reader - David Browning
- Madeline Aitken - Mother
- Harry Dickinson - Uncle Barry
- Ron Creber - Doctor
- Tim McGill - Colin
- Dave Thomas - Headmaster
- Jack Foster - Shop Manager
- Peter Bridges - Railway Official
Screenplay
Cinematography: Terry Cheney
Production: Cherwell Films, Southern Arts
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
schizophrenia, difficult childhood, teacher student relationship, shoplifting, alien possession, model train, mother son relationship
More Films by Director: Roger Lambert
More Films in Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Split about?
- When his father runs off and his mother hooks up with a mustachioed new beau, eleven-year-old Mark becomes convinced that an uninvited talkative space alien, going by the name "Split," has taken up telepathic residence in his mind, and is leading him to question the norms of planet Earth. Only one teacher is willing to entertain the possibility that Mark just might be telling the truth.
- Who directed Split?
- Split was directed by Roger Lambert.
- Who stars in Split?
- Split stars Mark Draisey, Steve Reader, Madeline Aitken, Harry Dickinson, Ron Creber, Tim McGill.
- How long is Split?
- Split has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Split?
- Split is a Drama, Science Fiction film.
- Where was Split produced?
- Split was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Split?
- The themes of Split include: Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.