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The Stalls of Barchester (1971): Cast

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The Stalls of Barchester is a 1971 horror film directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark, starring Clive Swift as Dr. Black, Robert Hardy and Harold Bennett. It runs 45 minutes.

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The Stalls of Barchester (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
45 min
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Stalls of Barchester About?

The premise of The Stalls of Barchester without spoilers.

Dr. Black, a scholar tasked with cataloguing the Barchester Cathedral library, uncovers the late Archdeacon’s murderous scheme to seize his office. His investigation then reveals a terrifying secret about the church’s wooden choir stalls, linked to a renowned local tree and a dark legend.

The Stalls of Barchester Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • gothic horror
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

The Stalls of Barchester Cast & Characters

Clive Swift leads the cast as Dr. Black, with Robert Hardy as Archdeacon Haynes and Harold Bennett as Archdeacon Pulteney. Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lawrence Gordon Clark

More films directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark: Midnight Man, On Dangerous Ground, Monkey Boy and Murder by the Book.

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The Stalls of Barchester FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Stalls of Barchester, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Stalls of Barchester?

The Stalls of Barchester runs 45 minutes.

When was The Stalls of Barchester released?

The Stalls of Barchester was released on December 24, 1971.

Who directed The Stalls of Barchester?

The Stalls of Barchester was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.

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Who is in the cast of The Stalls of Barchester?

The Stalls of Barchester stars Clive Swift as Dr. Black, Robert Hardy as Archdeacon Haynes and Harold Bennett as Archdeacon Pulteney, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Stalls of Barchester have a post-credit scene?

No. The Stalls of Barchester has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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