The Treasure of Abbot Thomas (1974): Cast
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas is a 1974 short mystery horror film directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark, starring Michael Bryant as The Rev. Justin Somerton, Paul Lavers and John Herrington. It runs 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 37 min
- Director
- Lawrence Gordon Clark
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Treasure of Abbot Thomas About?
The premise of The Treasure of Abbot Thomas without spoilers.
Reverend Justin Somerton, a medieval‑history scholar, and his protégé Lord Peter Dattering arrive at an ancient abbey library to examine its archives. While studying a stained‑glass window, they decipher symbols that reveal a treasure hidden by a disgraced abbot, launching a daring hunt through the cloister’s stone corridors.
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- landlady
- abbot
- aristocrat
- nobleman
- noblewoman
- british aristocrat
- ambiguous ending
- mysterious man
- flashback
- wheelchair
- hole in the wall
- character says i'm sorry
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- greedy man
- greed
- gold
- coin
- actor playing dual role
- cleaner
- cleaning lady
- landlady tenant relationship
- slime
- escape
- on the run
- screaming man
- scream
- shock
- mud
- treasure hunt
- treasure hunter
- treasure hunting
- monastery
- hiding place
- stone
- lighting a candle
- gate
- slug
- puzzle
- cemetery
- graveyard
- riddle
- cryptogram
- ink
- stain
- ink stain
- grave
- fear of heights
- vertigo
- belcher
- tower
- stairs
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas Cast & Characters
Michael Bryant leads the cast as The Rev. Justin Somerton, with Paul Lavers as Peter, Lord Dattering and John Herrington as Abbot Thomas. Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lawrence Gordon Clark
- Michael Bryant as The Rev. Justin Somerton
- Paul Lavers as Peter, Lord Dattering
- John Herrington as Abbot Thomas
- Frank Mills as Mr. Tyson / Father Dominic
Also Starring in The Treasure of Abbot Thomas
· 4 more- Anne Blake Local Lady
- Peggy Aitchison Landlady
- Sheila Dunn Mrs. Tyson
- Virginia Balfour Lady Dattering
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 Treasure of Abbot Thomas FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Treasure of Abbot Thomas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Treasure of Abbot Thomas?
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas runs 37 minutes.
When was The Treasure of Abbot Thomas released?
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas was released on December 23, 1974.
Who directed The Treasure of Abbot Thomas?
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.
More films by Lawrence Gordon Clark Who is in the cast of The Treasure of Abbot Thomas?
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas stars Michael Bryant as The Rev. Justin Somerton, Paul Lavers as Peter, Lord Dattering and John Herrington as Abbot Thomas, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Treasure of Abbot Thomas have a post-credit scene?
No. The Treasure of Abbot Thomas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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