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Robin Redbreast (1970): Cast

Robin Redbreast (1970) movie poster

Robin Redbreast is a 1970 mystery horror film directed by James MacTaggart, starring Anna Cropper as Norah Palmer, Julian Holloway and Amanda Walker. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Robin Redbreast (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
James MacTaggart
Genres
Horror , Mystery
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Robin Redbreast About?

The premise of Robin Redbreast without spoilers.

After the break-up of a long-term relationship, urban sophisticate Norah seeks refuge in a remote house in the country.

Robin Redbreast Themes & Keywords

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  • cottage
  • woman in jeopardy
  • apology
  • mouse
  • reference to lady chatterley's lover the novel
  • nightmare
  • gamekeeper
  • robin
  • pagan ritual
  • escape
  • murdered with an axe
  • reference to robin hood
+38 more
  • ritual
  • murder
  • bird in title
  • fireplace
  • fainting woman
  • fainting
  • axe
  • chimney
  • locked door
  • one night stand
  • knife
  • disbelief
  • paranoia
  • post office
  • easter
  • missing a bus
  • bus
  • bus stop
  • flashback
  • conspiracy
  • telephone call
  • moving in
  • moving
  • riding a bicycle
  • butcher
  • paganism
  • pagan
  • teddy bear as a gift
  • teddy bear
  • gift
  • bird
  • pregnancy
  • animal in title
  • gutter
  • sermon
  • parson
  • chicken
  • dead chicken
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Cast & crew

Robin Redbreast Cast & Characters

Anna Cropper leads the cast as Norah Palmer, with Julian Holloway as Jake and Amanda Walker as Madge. Directed by James MacTaggart; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Robin Redbreast

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From the director

More from James MacTaggart

More films directed by James MacTaggart: Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Duchess of Malfi, All the Way Up and Moonlight on the Highway.

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Videos

Robin Redbreast Videos

The behind-the-scenes video of Robin Redbreast.

Robin Redbreast (1970) - An interview with writer John Bowen - extract
Details

Robin Redbreast Also Known As

Also known as “Play for Today: Robin Redbreast”.

Also known as
  • Play for Today: Robin Redbreast

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FAQ

Robin Redbreast FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Robin Redbreast?

Robin Redbreast runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Robin Redbreast released?

Robin Redbreast was released on December 10, 1970.

Who directed Robin Redbreast?

Robin Redbreast was directed by James MacTaggart.

More films by James MacTaggart

Who is in the cast of Robin Redbreast?

Robin Redbreast stars Anna Cropper as Norah Palmer, Julian Holloway as Jake and Amanda Walker as Madge, among 8 credited actors.

Does Robin Redbreast have a post-credit scene?

No. Robin Redbreast has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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