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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1977): Cast

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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a 1977 fantasy drama directed by Lawrence Jordan, starring Orson Welles as Narrator. It runs 42 minutes.

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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1977) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
42 min
Director
Lawrence Jordan
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Rime of the Ancient Mariner About?

The premise of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner without spoilers.

The short film presents a visual interpretation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem, with Orson Welles delivering a complete reading, recorded specifically for Larry Jordan’s avant‑garde adaptation. The work is dedicated to the late artist Wallace Berman and was produced with support from a National Endowment for the Arts grant.

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Cast & crew

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Cast & Characters

Orson Welles plays Narrator in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Directed by Lawrence Jordan.

From the director

More from Lawrence Jordan

More films directed by Lawrence Jordan: Circus Savage, Korn: Live on the Other Side, David Bowie: Live by Request and Electric Light Orchestra - Zoom Tour Live.

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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Rime of the Ancient Mariner?

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner runs 42 minutes.

When was The Rime of the Ancient Mariner released?

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner was released in 1977.

Who directed The Rime of the Ancient Mariner?

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner was directed by Lawrence Jordan.

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Who is in the cast of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner?

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner stars Orson Welles as Narrator.

Does The Rime of the Ancient Mariner have a post-credit scene?

No. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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