UK, 2 September 1979
55m
colour, 4:3
mono, English
A British science fiction television special directed by Jeremy Swan.
Plot Summary
A musical about an alien boy telling the story of how his father escaped their dying homeworld.
Credits
Crew
Director: Jeremy Swan
BBC
Executive Producer: Anna Home
Story: Melvyn Bragg
Lighting: Brian Clemett
Videotape Editor: Sam Upton
Music and Lyrics by: Ken Howard, Alan Blaikley
Vocal Arrangements: Fred Tomlinson
Music Arranged and Conducted by: Zack Lawrence
Sound Supervisor: Richard Chamberlain
Costume Designer: Nicholas Rocker
Make-up Artist: Jean Speak
Visual Effects: Peter Pegrum
Designer: Rochelle Selwyn
Graphic Designer: Liz Friedman
Choreographer: Nita Howard
Production Assistant: John Bradburn
Cast
Richard Barnes (Hoan)
Leueen Willoughby (Mrs Hoan)
Richard Kates (David)
Julia Lewis (Carol)
Jeremy Truelove (Bruce)
Anthony O'Keefe (Chris)
Eric Roberts (Le Verne)
Philippa Boutler (Angie)
Julian Littman (Joe)
Pepsi Maycock (Geraldine)
Paul Burton (Bob)
Marlene Mackey (Catrina)
Diana Martin (Louise)
David Morris (Philippe)
Hugh Mungo Farmer (baby)
Simon Gipps-Kent (space child)
