The Errand (1980): Cast
The Errand is a 1980 short horror film directed by Nigel Finch, starring Dorothy Alison as Farmer's Wife, Peter Howell and Alan Jones. It runs 29 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 29 min
- Director
- Nigel Finch
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
-
English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Errand About?
The premise of The Errand without spoilers.
The story centers on a soldier stationed at an elite military academy who is dispatched on a bizarre errand that rapidly descends into a nightmarish, fever‑dream scenario. Directed by David McGillivray, longtime Pete Walker collaborator, the film delivers a surreal, psychologically unsettling thriller.
The Errand Cast & Characters
Dorothy Alison leads the cast as Farmer's Wife, with Peter Howell as Major and Alan Jones as Patrolman. Directed by Nigel Finch; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nigel Finch
- Dorothy Alison as Farmer's Wife
- Peter Howell as Major
- Alan Jones as Patrolman
- Timothy Morand as Lieutenant
Also Starring in The Errand
· 9 more- John Collin Warrant Officer
- Berwick Kaler Garrett's voice (voice) (uncredited)
- Maurice Blake Man on Bicycle
- Philomena McDonagh Girl
- Tom Bowles Second Captain
- Peter Ashley Escort
- Edward Kalinski Captain
- Ray Roberts Farmer
- Brian Attree Assassin
More from Nigel Finch
More films directed by Nigel Finch: Stonewall, The Lost Language of Cranes, Kenneth Anger’s Hollywood Babylon and The Rolling Stones: 25x5 - The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones.
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The Errand FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Errand, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Errand?
The Errand runs 29 minutes.
When was The Errand released?
The Errand was released in 1980.
Who directed The Errand?
The Errand was directed by Nigel Finch.
More films by Nigel Finch Who is in the cast of The Errand?
The Errand stars Dorothy Alison as Farmer's Wife, Peter Howell as Major and Alan Jones as Patrolman, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Errand have a post-credit scene?
No. The Errand has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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