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High Tide (1980): Cast

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High Tide is a 1980 thriller directed by Colin Bucksey, starring Ian McShane as Curtis, Kika Markham and Wendy Morgan. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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High Tide (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Colin Bucksey
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is High Tide About?

The premise of High Tide without spoilers.

Ian McShane plays Peter Curtis, freshly released after a four‑year manslaughter sentence. The cryptic final words of his victim propel him into a frantic search across the tidal estuaries of England’s West Country. There he clashes with rival groups equally obsessed with the mystery, some willing to kill to uncover the truth, turning the wetlands into a deadly pursuit.

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Cast & crew

High Tide Cast & Characters

Ian McShane leads the cast as Curtis, with Kika Markham as Helen and Wendy Morgan as Celia. Directed by Colin Bucksey; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Colin Bucksey

More films directed by Colin Bucksey: Nightmare Street, Midnight’s Child, Curiosity Kills and Dealers.

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High Tide FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of High Tide, each answered in a sentence.

How long is High Tide?

High Tide runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was High Tide released?

High Tide was released on March 11, 1980.

Who directed High Tide?

High Tide was directed by Colin Bucksey.

More films by Colin Bucksey

Who is in the cast of High Tide?

High Tide stars Ian McShane as Curtis, Kika Markham as Helen and Wendy Morgan as Celia, among 7 credited actors.

Does High Tide have a post-credit scene?

No. High Tide has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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