East of Ipswich (1987): Cast & Plot
East of Ipswich is a 1987 comedy drama directed by Tristram Powell, starring Edward Rawle-Hicks as Richard, Oona Kirsch and Pippa Hinchley. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Tristram Powell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is East of Ipswich About?
The premise of East of Ipswich without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seventeen‑year‑old Richard spends his family’s annual seaside holiday in a guesthouse on England’s east coast in the 1950s. Nearby, Julia, a teenage girl staying with her parents, captures his interest, while her Dutch friend Anna, intent on causing trouble, creates tension that threatens the budding romance.
East of Ipswich Cast & Characters
Edward Rawle-Hicks leads the cast as Richard, with Oona Kirsch as Julia and Pippa Hinchley as Anna. Directed by Tristram Powell; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tristram Powell
- Edward Rawle-Hicks as Richard
- Oona Kirsch as Julia
- Pippa Hinchley as Anna
- Joan Sanderson as Miss Wilbraham
Also Starring in East of Ipswich
· 16 more- John Wagland Edwin
- Tip Tipping First biker
- Wayne Michaels Second biker
- Pat Heywood Richard's Mother
- John Nettleton Richard's Father
- Roger Brierley Vicar
- Allan Cuthbertson Mr Horrobin
- Graham Crowden Headmaster
- Timothy Bateson Mr Macklin
- Janine Duvitski Betty
- Charles McKeown Mr Hargreaves
- Sheila Fearn Mrs Hargreaves
- Rosemary Macvie Mrs Horrobin
- Michelle Jordan Rebecca
- Stuart Mansfield Keith
- Jaynee Jordan Rachel
East of Ipswich Plot Summary
What happens in East of Ipswich from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a seaside holiday in the fictional Suffolk town of Easton, 17-year-old Richard, played by Edward Rawle-Hicks, resents the deck chairs and the strict meal times at the Tregarron guesthouse, where Miss Wilbraham Joan Sanderson runs a very traditional establishment. Meals follow a rigid schedule, and the whole place feels formal, even as Richard finds himself drawn into the small-town rhythms around him.
Richard befriends Edwin, a boy eager to chase girls, who takes him under his wing. They attend a beach service organized by the local church youth group, and afterward share a brief moment with the minister’s twin daughters.
Full summary
The whole story of East of Ipswich, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know East of Ipswich?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the 17‑year‑old protagonist Richard?
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East of Ipswich FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of East of Ipswich, each answered in a sentence.
How long is East of Ipswich?
East of Ipswich runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was East of Ipswich released?
East of Ipswich was released on February 1, 1987.
Who directed East of Ipswich?
East of Ipswich was directed by Tristram Powell.
More films by Tristram Powell Who is in the cast of East of Ipswich?
East of Ipswich stars Edward Rawle-Hicks as Richard, Oona Kirsch as Julia and Pippa Hinchley as Anna, among 20 credited actors.
Does East of Ipswich have a post-credit scene?
No. East of Ipswich has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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