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Mystery!: Gallowglass

Original title: Gallowglass
  • TV Mini Series
  • 1993
  • 55m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
203
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Mystery!: Gallowglass (1993)
CrimeDrama

The word "gallowglass" means servant, or one indebted to another. This is the story of a young man who feels such indebtedness to another young man after he is saved from committing suicide ... Read allThe word "gallowglass" means servant, or one indebted to another. This is the story of a young man who feels such indebtedness to another young man after he is saved from committing suicide by jumping in front of an oncoming train. So strong is his sense of gratitude that he foll... Read allThe word "gallowglass" means servant, or one indebted to another. This is the story of a young man who feels such indebtedness to another young man after he is saved from committing suicide by jumping in front of an oncoming train. So strong is his sense of gratitude that he follows his 'savior' even to the kidnaping of a wealthy woman. But there are ulterior motives ... Read all

  • Stars
    • John McArdle
    • Michael Sheen
    • Paul Rhys
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
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    • Stars
      • John McArdle
      • Michael Sheen
      • Paul Rhys
    • 7User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    John McArdle
    John McArdle
    • Paul Garnet
    • 1993
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Joe
    • 1993
    Paul Rhys
    Paul Rhys
    • Sandor
    • 1993
    Gary Waldhorn
    Gary Waldhorn
    • Ralph Apsoland
    • 1993
    Arkie Whiteley
    Arkie Whiteley
    • Nina
    • 1993
    Harriet Owen
    • Jessica
    • 1993
    Claire Hackett
    • Tilly
    • 1993
    Nerys Hughes
    Nerys Hughes
    • Diana
    • 1993
    Barbara Hicks
    Barbara Hicks
    • Joan
    • 1993
    Trevor Cooper
    Trevor Cooper
    • Stan
    • 1993
    Susan Porrett
    Susan Porrett
    • Doreen
    • 1993
    Paolo Giovannucci
    Paolo Giovannucci
    • Cesare
    • 1993
    Bruno Scipioni
    • Adelmo
    • 1993
    Stefanie McFeat
    • Debbie
    • 1993
    Valerie Hunkins
    • Nurse
    • 1993
    Jane Lowe
    • Iris
    • 1993
    Ian Lindsay
    • Derek
    • 1993
    Alan Palmer
    • Vic
    • 1993
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    10lexy_dupont

    A strange, dark mystery with compelling characters

    Based on a novel by Barbara Vine, this is a dark, complex mystery that probes the psyches of various desperate characters as they try to obtain the objects of their obsessions. The twisted, dependent relationship between the main characters, Joe and Sandor, is fascinating, and the actors, Michael Sheen and Paul Rhys, do excellent work. Rhys makes a snobbish yet charming sociopath, while Sheen manages to be both heartbreakingly vulnerable and slightly creepy. The plot has a few good twists, and the film makers manage to make the bright, wide open English countryside seem claustrophobic and ominous, which perfectly fits the mood of the story.
    9Sleepin_Dragon

    Rendell's work deserves re-visiting.

    When I watched Gallowglass, I came away thinking, how bonkers it is, that Ruth Rendell's work isn't focused on more so, there are plenty of her titles that are just crying out to be adapted.

    It's deep, that's for sure, not a show to put on for a casual evening's viewing, you need to fully engage, concentrate on events. The story is complex, the characters even more so, you could argue it takes time for events to get into motion, but it's worth sticking with, you'll find yourself rewarded for patience.

    The acting is superb, and it's the Welsh duo of Michael Sheen and Paul Rhys that particularly stand out, Sheen is fantastic as the subservient Joe, Rhys arguably steals the show as the handsome, dangerous Sandor. There are some great scenes with Nerys Hughes.

    Great production values, it's British drama at its very best. 9/10
    9PATZILLA-2

    Misguided loyalty to an obsessed companion, British-style!

    I saw this movie several years ago and visions of it are still haunting. The narrative style, picturesque cinematography and great acting come together seamlessly. The wrenching attempt to recapture a triste love-affair as only the UK can deliver, emotes empathy and aversion simultaneously.
    10pharrec

    Very Mysterious

    This is one of the finest mysteries I've ever seen. Edgy, anxiety-ridden from moment to moment, homo-erotic, heterosexual obsession, murder; it's got everything including sensational performances by all. A BBC production, the story reminded me so much of "The Servant", the film adaption of Harold Pinter's story/play where a creeping danger permeated the film throughout. "Gallowglass' however is much more sinister. A young man becomes 'servant' to the man who saved his life. From then on a dark world opens for him from which it's almost impossible to escape. Based on Ruth Rendell's(Barbara Vine) novel, this mystery will have you guessing until the last scene. Wear a coat because this one is going to give you chills.

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    • Trivia
      Gallowglass does not mean servant or indebtedness. It comes from a class of mercenary warriors from firstly Scotland and more largely Ireland, where they got their name.
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      Featured in There's Something About Movies: Episode #1.1 (2019)

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gallowglass
    • Filming locations
      • England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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