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Turtle Diary (1985)

PG 97 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   14 February 1986 (USA)
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Two separate people, a man and a woman, find something very stirring about the sea turtles in their tank at the London Zoo... See full summary »

Director:

John Irvin

Writers:

Harold Pinter (screenplay), Russell Hoban (novel)

Stars:

Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley and Richard Johnson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Glenda Jackson ...
Neaera Duncan
Ben Kingsley ...
William Snow
Richard Johnson ...
Mr. Johnson (Neaera's neighbor)
Michael Gambon ...
George Fairbairn (turtle keeper)
Rosemary Leach Rosemary Leach ...
Mrs. Charlie Inchcliff (landlady)
Eleanor Bron Eleanor Bron ...
Miss Neap (Flora)
Harriet Walter ...
Harriet Sims (bookstore clerk)
Jeroen Krabbé ...
Mr. Sandor (the slob)
Nigel Hawthorne ...
The Publisher
Michael Aldridge Michael Aldridge ...
Mr. Meager, Bookstore Owner
Rom Anderson Rom Anderson ...
Girl at Zoo
Tony Melody Tony Melody ...
Garage Attendant with Bucket
Gary Olsen Gary Olsen ...
Lorry Driver at Rest Park
Peter Capaldi ...
Assistant Keeper
Harold Pinter Harold Pinter ...
Man in Bookshop
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Storyline

Two separate people, a man and a woman, find something very stirring about the sea turtles in their tank at the London Zoo. They meet and form an odd, but sympathetic camaraderie as they plan to steal two of the turtles and free them into the ocean. Written by Kathy Li  

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Plot Keywords:

Turtle | Zoo | Sea | London Zoo | Sea Turtle  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Diario de tortugas See more »

Filming Locations:

London Zoo, Regent's Park, London, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$40,115 (USA) (17 February 1985) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$2,156,772 (USA) (28 September 1985)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Britannic, British Lion Film Corporation, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Trivia

Cameo: [Harold Pinter] bookstore customer See more »