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Maelstrom (1985): Cast

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Maelstrom is a 1985 drama directed by David Maloney, starring Ann Todd, John Abineri and David Beames. It runs 5 hours.

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Maelstrom (1985) movie poster
Runtime
5h (300 min)
Director
David Maloney
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Maelstrom About?

The premise of Maelstrom without spoilers.

After a reclusive millionaire bequeaths his entire fortune to the little‑known Catherine Durell, she journeys to a remote Norwegian estate to claim her inheritance. Once there, the isolated setting and unsettling locals draw her into a violent spiral of murder and terror that threatens to engulf her.

Maelstrom Themes & Keywords

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  • doll
  • mysterious inheritance
  • journalist
  • norway
  • suicide
  • miniseries
  • british tv
  • romantic interest
  • whodunnit mystery
  • attempted murder
  • mental illness
  • doll collection
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  • family relationships
  • painting
  • house on fire
  • inherited house
  • mother daughter relationship
  • murder
  • female artist
  • red herring
  • island
  • jealousy
  • isolation
  • creepy doll
  • psychological thriller
  • paternity
  • fjord
  • mysterious death
  • meeting unknown relatives
  • family secret
  • tv mini series
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Cast & crew

Maelstrom Cast & Characters

Ann Todd leads the cast, with John Abineri and David Beames as Anders Bjornson. Directed by David Maloney; 8 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from David Maloney

More films directed by David Maloney: Doctor Who: The War Games in Colour, Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin and Doctor Who: Planet of Evil.

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Maelstrom Also Known As

Also known as “Ανεμοστρόβιλος”.

Also known as
  • Ανεμοστρόβιλος

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FAQ

Maelstrom FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Maelstrom, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Maelstrom?

Maelstrom runs 5 hours (300 minutes).

Who directed Maelstrom?

Maelstrom was directed by David Maloney.

More films by David Maloney

Who is in the cast of Maelstrom?

Maelstrom stars Ann Todd, John Abineri and David Beames as Anders Bjornson, among 8 credited actors.

Does Maelstrom have a post-credit scene?

No. Maelstrom has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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