Thacker (1992)
A Gothic comedy, featuring a distinguished cast, and starring Leslie Phillips and Margaret Tyzack. Retired colonial army officer George Thacker has high hopes of recapturing his memories of an idyllic English village life after a lifetime of meting out justice in the Far East. But instead of peace and quiet, he is greeted by violence, voodoo and a distressed damsel, brandishing a shotgun. Worst of all, the ghost of his old flame, Edith, still haunts him, threatening both his marriage and his life.
Director: Richard Spence
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: April 20, 1992
Cast
- Leslie Phillips - George Thacker
- Margaret Tyzack - Marjorie Thacker
- Graham Crowden - Humphrey Folland
- Freda Dowie - Edith Folland
- Stephen Moore - Bernard Hadon Smith
- Celia Imrie - Ann Hadon Smith
- Philip Jackson - Ben Royce
- Selina Cadell - Lizzie Royce
- Andrew Tiernan - Davey Royce
- Samantha Bond - Ginny Morgan
Screenplay
Music: John Du Prez
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard Spence
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thacker about?
- A Gothic comedy, featuring a distinguished cast, and starring Leslie Phillips and Margaret Tyzack. Retired colonial army officer George Thacker has high hopes of recapturing his memories of an idyllic English village life after a lifetime of meting out justice in the Far East. But instead of peace and quiet, he is greeted by violence, voodoo and a distressed damsel, brandishing a shotgun. Worst of all, the ghost of his old flame, Edith, still haunts him, threatening both his marriage and his life.
- Who directed Thacker?
- Thacker was directed by Richard Spence.
- Who stars in Thacker?
- Thacker stars Leslie Phillips, Margaret Tyzack, Graham Crowden, Freda Dowie, Stephen Moore, Celia Imrie.
- How long is Thacker?
- Thacker has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Thacker?
- Thacker is a Comedy film.
- Where was Thacker produced?
- Thacker was produced in United Kingdom.