The Old Devils (1992)
An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance are rekindled and rivalries resurrected in this turbulent story of ageing, friendship, lust, nostalgia and nationalism.
Director: Tristram Powell
Runtime: 158 min
Release Date: March 16, 1992
Cast
- John Stride - Alun Weaver
- Sheila Allen - Rhiannon Weaver
- Ray Smith - Charlie Norris
- Elizabeth Morgan - Sophie Norris
- James Grout - Peter Thomas
- Anne Stallybrass - Muriel Thomas
- Bernard Hepton - Malcolm Cellan-Davies
- Anna Cropper - Gwen Cellan-Davies
- Elizabeth Spriggs - Dorothy Morgan
- Gerald James - Percy Morgan
Screenplay
- Andrew Davies
- Kingsley Amis (Novel)
Language: English, Cymraeg
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tristram Powell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Old Devils about?
- An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance are rekindled and rivalries resurrected in this turbulent story of ageing, friendship, lust, nostalgia and nationalism.
- Who directed The Old Devils?
- The Old Devils was directed by Tristram Powell.
- Who stars in The Old Devils?
- The Old Devils stars John Stride, Sheila Allen, Ray Smith, Elizabeth Morgan, James Grout, Anne Stallybrass.
- How long is The Old Devils?
- The Old Devils has a runtime of 2h 38m (158 minutes).