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Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor (1994): Cast

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Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor is a 1994 mystery film directed by Marc Evans, starring Colin Firth as Stephen Whalby, Robert Urquhart and John Michie. It runs 2 hours 32 minutes.

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Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 32m (152 min)
Director
Marc Evans
Genre
Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor About?

The premise of Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor without spoilers.

Stephen Whalby loves the moor. When a series of senseless murders of young women invades his beloved moor, he becomes intrigued…and a suspect.

Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor Themes & Keywords

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  • prime suspect
  • father son relationship
  • suspicion
  • marital infidelity
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • childhood friend
  • antisocial personality disorder
  • furniture
  • pet shop
  • misfit
  • restroom
  • reporter
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  • red herring
  • pub
  • prehistoric site
  • pastel
  • opera
  • nephew
  • kitten
  • impotence
  • homicide
  • helicopter
  • hawk
  • grandmother
  • furniture restoration
  • fox
  • flashback
  • ecologist
  • cave
  • quiz show
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Cast & crew

Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor Cast & Characters

Colin Firth leads the cast as Stephen Whalby, with Robert Urquhart as Dadda Whalby and John Michie as Nick. Directed by Marc Evans; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Marc Evans

More films directed by Marc Evans, best-rated first: Mr. Burton, Snow Cake, Mr. Burton and Hunky Dory.

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Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor?

Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).

When was Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor released?

Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor was released on September 2, 1994.

Who directed Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor?

Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor was directed by Marc Evans.

More films by Marc Evans

Who is in the cast of Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor?

Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor stars Colin Firth as Stephen Whalby, Robert Urquhart as Dadda Whalby and John Michie as Nick, among 4 credited actors.

Does Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor have a post-credit scene?

No. Ruth Rendell: Master of the Moor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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