UK, 1 May 1978 1Although copyrighted 1976, the film wasn’t broadcast until 1978
50m
videotape, 16mm film, colour, 4:3
mono, English
A British horror television film directed by John Reardon.
Plot Summary
Teenager Jonah is troubled by strange nightmares about a battle fought near to the Cornish coastal village where he lives. He is also being followed by the mysterious tramp known as Tarry-Dan and comes to believe that the man some sort of hold over him.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: John Reardon
© BBC 1976
BBC
Producer: Frank Hatherley
[Written] By: Peter McDougall
Studio Lighting: Nigel Wright
Film Cameraman: Peter Bartlett
Film Editor: Ken Pearce
Music by: Jeremy Barlow
Studio Sound: Tony Millier
Film Sound: Ian Sansam
Costume: Ken Morey
Make-up: Deanne Turner
Designer: Barry Newbery
Graphic Sequences: Dick Bailey, Paul Johnson
Production Assistant: Jenny Macarthur
Cast
Paul Curran (Tarry-Dan)
Colin Mayes (Jonah Grattan)
Michael Deeks (Darra)
Simon Gipps-Kent (Willie)
Gareth Shiels (Kenny)
Colin Jeavons (Mr Johnson)
Alternative Titles
Children’s Play – working title
References
Books
- English Gothic: A Century of Horror Cinema by Jonathan Rigby p.368
