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Talking to a Stranger (1966)

TV Mini-Series  -  90 min
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A grown-up brother and sister's visit to their parents home culminates in a shocking tragedy. The events of the weekend are told over four episodes... See full summary »

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Season:

1

Year:

1966
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win See more awards »
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Judi Dench ...
Terry Stevens - Daughter (1 episode, 1966)
Michael Bryant Michael Bryant ...
Alan Stevens - Brother (1 episode, 1966)
Maurice Denham Maurice Denham ...
Edward 'Ted' Stevens - Father (1 episode, 1966)
Margery Mason Margery Mason ...
Sarah Stevens - Mother (1 episode, 1966)
Pinkie Johnstone Pinkie Johnstone ...
Jess (1 episode, 1966)
Calvin Lockhart Calvin Lockhart ...
Leonard Ngana (1 episode, 1966)
Emrys James Emrys James ...
Gordon Lester (1 episode, 1966)
Timothy Carlton Timothy Carlton ...
Geoffrey Lawrence (1 episode, 1966)
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Storyline

A grown-up brother and sister's visit to their parents home culminates in a shocking tragedy. The events of the weekend are told over four episodes, each focusing on the point of view of one family member: the daughter Terry; the father, Ted; the son, Alan and finally the mother, Sarah. The full story of the dysfunctional family plays out through the use of repeating scenes, flashback, and monologue. Written by L. Hamre  

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UK

Language:

English

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Consisted of four episodes, telling the same events from each major character's point of view: - Anytime You're Ready I'll Sparkle (Terry's story) - No Skill or Special Knowledge Is Required (Father's story) - Gladly, My Cross-Eyed Bear (Alan's story) - The Innocent Must Suffer (Mother's story) See more »

Quotes

Terry Stevens - Daughter: It's alright for you. You look at you in the mornings. I have to look at me.
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Connections

Remade as "Talking to a Stranger" (1971) See more »