The Shell Seekers (1989)

Given an opportunity to trade her most cherished possession for comfort an security, Penelope must take a good look at her future. With three grown children and a lifetime of memories, she ... See full summary »

Director:

Waris Hussein

Writer:

John Pielmeier

Stars:

Angela Lansbury, Irene Worth, Sam Wanamaker

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Angela Lansbury	...	Penelope Keeling
Irene Worth	...	Dolly Keeling
Sam Wanamaker	...	Richard
Patricia Hodge	...	Olivia
Anna Carteret	...	Nancy
Sophie Ward	...	Antonia
Denis Quilley	...	Cosmo
Serena Gordon	...	Annabel
Michael Gough	...	Roy Brookner
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Patrick Blackwell	...	Taxi Driver
Christopher Bowen	...	Noel
Tracey Childs	...	Penelope (age 20)
James Goodwin	...	Rupert
Laura Goodwin	...	Melanie
William Hope	...	Young Richard

Storyline

Given an opportunity to trade her most cherished possession for comfort an security, Penelope must take a good look at her future. With three grown children and a lifetime of memories, she realizes that something is missing, the simple joy she knew as a child playing on the beach. So she embarks on an incredible journey-50 years into her past-to discover the secret to happiness for her friends, her family...and herself

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 December 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Shell Seekers (#39.1)

Filming Locations:

Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Company Credits

Production Co:

Central Independent Television, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Marian Rees Associates

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Based on the book by Rosemunda Pilcher.

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Connections

Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

User Reviews

Don't bother if you've read the book.....

I saw this movie when it first came out during Christmas holiday 1985. Loved it...cried through the whole thing! Then I learned it was a book and couldn't wait to read it. The book is lush and spellbinding! I've read it a dozen times and it just gets better with each reading. Imagine my surprise when I realized the book was different! So, I found the movie at Blockbuster and watched it again. What a disappointment. Bits and pieces are the same, but for the most part, it was like the script writers hadn't even read the book! Maybe they read the Cliff's Notes! I'm sitting here watching it now, and still just as disappointed as I was 30 years ago. What a disservice to Rosamund Pilcher!!