The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge (2015): Cast & Plot
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge is a 2015 short film directed by Dan Zeff, starring Ruth Sheen as Elizabeth Gadge, David Warner and Reece Shearsmith. It runs 30 minutes.
English What Is The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge About?
The premise of The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sir Andrew Pike requests the assistance of two prominent witch-finders to investigate and try an elderly woman in the quiet village of Little Happens. The trial unfolds, raising questions about justice and the power of superstition in 17th-century England.
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge Cast & Characters
Ruth Sheen leads the cast as Elizabeth Gadge, with David Warner as Sir Andrew Pike and Reece Shearsmith as Mr Warren. Directed by Dan Zeff; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dan Zeff
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Ruth Sheen as Elizabeth Gadge -
David Warner as Sir Andrew Pike -
Reece Shearsmith as Mr Warren - Steve Pemberton as Mr Clarke
Also Starring in The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge
· 4 more- Paul Kaye Richard Two-Shoes
- Sinead Matthews Sarah Nutter
- Jim Howick Thomas Nutter
- Trevor Cooper George Waterhouse
More from Dan Zeff
More films directed by Dan Zeff: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again, Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After, The Queen and I and Eric, Ernie and Me.
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge Plot Summary
What happens in The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 17th century England, the magistrate Sir Andrew Pike summons the witch-finders Mr Warren and Mr Clarke to the village of Little Happens. Seventy-year-old Elizabeth Gadge has been accused of witchcraft, and Pike is excited that outsiders have arrived to investigate. Pike and Warren already seem convinced of Gadge’s guilt, but Clarke remains skeptical, trying to weigh evidence with caution while the others lean into spectacle. The tension between curiosity, fear, and profit hangs heavy over the village, and Pike’s interest in the visitors and the possible revival of trade grows as the rumors spread.
Full summary
The whole story of The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge, scene by scene
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The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge?
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge runs 30 minutes.
When was The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge released?
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge was released on April 9, 2015.
Who directed The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge?
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge was directed by Dan Zeff.
More films by Dan Zeff Who is in the cast of The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge?
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge stars Ruth Sheen as Elizabeth Gadge, David Warner as Sir Andrew Pike and Reece Shearsmith as Mr Warren, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge have a post-credit scene?
No. The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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