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The Echo (1998): Cast

The Echo (1998) movie poster

The Echo is a 1998 crime drama directed by Diarmuid Lawrence, starring Clive Owen as Michael Deacon, Barbara Leigh-Hunt and Anton Lesser. It runs 3 hours.

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The Echo (1998) movie poster
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime , Mystery
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Echo About?

The premise of The Echo without spoilers.

Mike Deacon, a hard‑nosed, lone‑wolf reporter, is drawn into a baffling murder when a vagrant’s body is discovered in the garage of an attractive woman. Determined to uncover the truth, he teams up with an elderly lawyer, a naïve photographer and a street‑smart teenager, each bringing their own perspective to the investigation.

The Echo Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • reporter
  • tv mini series
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Echo Cast & Characters

Clive Owen leads the cast as Michael Deacon, with Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Mrs. Deacon and Anton Lesser as Billy Blake. Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Echo

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From the director

More from Diarmuid Lawrence

More films directed by Diarmuid Lawrence: Peter & Wendy, The Lady Vanishes, The Murder Room and Carla.

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FAQ

The Echo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Echo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Echo?

The Echo runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

Who directed The Echo?

The Echo was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.

More films by Diarmuid Lawrence

Who is in the cast of The Echo?

The Echo stars Clive Owen as Michael Deacon, Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Mrs. Deacon and Anton Lesser as Billy Blake, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Echo have a post-credit scene?

No. The Echo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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