Neither the Sea Nor the Sand (1972): Cast & Plot
Neither the Sea Nor the Sand is a 1972 fantasy horror film directed by Fred Burnley, starring Susan Hampshire as Anna Robinson, Michael Petrovitch and Frank Finlay. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Fred Burnley
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Neither the Sea Nor the Sand About?
The premise of Neither the Sea Nor the Sand without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a failed marriage, Anna Robinson escapes to the bleak Isle of Jersey, where she begins an intense affair with lighthouse keeper Hugh. When Hugh dies suddenly, Anna is devastated, but the dead lover returns—unchanged yet bearing disturbing, sinister, macabre alterations—forcing her to confront whether love can truly defeat death.
Neither the Sea Nor the Sand Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- supernatural power
- psychotronic film
- folk horror
- lighthouse keeper
- husband wife relationship
- haunting
- ocean
- love triangle
- island
- ghost
- death
- adultery
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- based on novel
Neither the Sea Nor the Sand Cast & Characters
Susan Hampshire leads the cast as Anna Robinson, with Michael Petrovitch as Hugh Dabernon and Frank Finlay as George Dabernon. Directed by Fred Burnley; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fred Burnley
- Susan Hampshire as Anna Robinson
- Michael Petrovitch as Hugh Dabernon
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Frank Finlay as George Dabernon - Jack Lambert as Dr. Irving
Also Starring in Neither the Sea Nor the Sand
· 5 more- Michael Craze Collie Delamare
- Anthony Booth Delamare
- David Garth Mr. MacKay
- Marcia Fox Girl in Love Scene (uncredited)
- Betty Duncan Mrs. MacKay
Neither the Sea Nor the Sand Plot Summary
What happens in Neither the Sea Nor the Sand from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Anna Robinson [Susan Hampshire](/actor/susan Hampshire) has recently left her husband and retreating to Jersey to sort out her complicated life. While wandering the shoreline, she meets Hugh Dabernon Michael Petrovitch, and a relationship blossoms that draws the disapproval of Hugh’s religious brother, George Dabernon Frank Finlay. The initial connection is calm and tentative, but as the bond deepens, the couple finds themselves navigating a murky boundary between passion and responsibility, all set against the windswept landscapes of their surroundings.
Full summary
The whole story of Neither the Sea Nor the Sand, scene by scene
Neither the Sea Nor the Sand Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Neither the Sea Nor the Sand?
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 actress plays Anna Robinson in the film?
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Neither the Sea Nor the Sand FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Neither the Sea Nor the Sand, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Neither the Sea Nor the Sand?
Neither the Sea Nor the Sand runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Neither the Sea Nor the Sand released?
Neither the Sea Nor the Sand was released on November 1, 1972.
Who directed Neither the Sea Nor the Sand?
Neither the Sea Nor the Sand was directed by Fred Burnley.
Who is in the cast of Neither the Sea Nor the Sand?
Neither the Sea Nor the Sand stars Susan Hampshire as Anna Robinson, Michael Petrovitch as Hugh Dabernon and Frank Finlay as George Dabernon, among 9 credited actors.
Does Neither the Sea Nor the Sand have a post-credit scene?
No. Neither the Sea Nor the Sand has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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