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A Pattern of Roses (1983): Cast

A Pattern of Roses (1983) movie poster

A Pattern of Roses is a 1983 drama horror film directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark, starring Stuart MacKenzie as Tim, Suzanna Hamilton and Helena Bonham Carter. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.

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A Pattern of Roses (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 5m (65 min)
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Pattern of Roses About?

The premise of A Pattern of Roses without spoilers.

During the renovation of a cottage in an English village, teenager Tim and his friend Rebecca discover details about the mysterious death of a 15‑year‑old boy who lived there decades earlier. As they investigate further, Tim notices that eerie events from the past begin to echo in his own life, as the cottage walls seem to hold the boy’s secrets.

A Pattern of Roses Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • strong female lead
  • crisis
  • cottage
  • english village
  • 15 year old boy
  • year 1910
  • female friend
  • history repeats itself
  • uncovering the past
  • parallel lives
  • gothic
  • male female friendship
+10 more
  • young love
  • investigation
  • horror for children
  • ghost
  • renovation
  • mysterious death
  • visions
  • saving a life
  • strong female character
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

A Pattern of Roses Cast & Characters

Stuart MacKenzie leads the cast as Tim, with Suzanna Hamilton as Rebecca and Helena Bonham Carter as Netty (The Past). Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Pattern of Roses

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From the director

More from Lawrence Gordon Clark

More films directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark: Midnight Man, On Dangerous Ground, Monkey Boy and Murder by the Book.

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A Pattern of Roses Also Known As

Also known as “Es geschah am See”.

Also known as
  • Es geschah am See

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FAQ

A Pattern of Roses FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Pattern of Roses, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Pattern of Roses?

A Pattern of Roses runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

When was A Pattern of Roses released?

A Pattern of Roses was released on December 29, 1983.

Who directed A Pattern of Roses?

A Pattern of Roses was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.

More films by Lawrence Gordon Clark

Who is in the cast of A Pattern of Roses?

A Pattern of Roses stars Stuart MacKenzie as Tim, Suzanna Hamilton as Rebecca and Helena Bonham Carter as Netty (The Past), among 21 credited actors.

Does A Pattern of Roses have a post-credit scene?

No. A Pattern of Roses has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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