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The Innocent (1985): Cast

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The Innocent is a 1985 drama directed by John Mackenzie, starring Liam Neeson as John Carns, Miranda Richardson and Kika Markham. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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The Innocent (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
John Mackenzie
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Innocent About?

The premise of The Innocent without spoilers.

A young Yorkshire boy, Tim, wrestles with fighting parents, a doctor urging institutionalisation for his epilepsy, and a mother who refuses to see him as different. He mediates for his friend Carns, involved in an affair with a married woman. As events unfold, Tim's life brightens when his bond with friend Win deepens and a relationship begins.

The Innocent Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • post war
  • based on novel
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Innocent Cast & Characters

Liam Neeson leads the cast as John Carns, with Miranda Richardson as Mary Turner and Kika Markham as Mrs. Dobson. Directed by John Mackenzie; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Mackenzie

More films directed by John Mackenzie, best-rated first: The Long Good Friday, The Fourth Protocol, Quicksand and When the Sky Falls.

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The Innocent FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Innocent?

The Innocent runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was The Innocent released?

The Innocent was released on March 18, 1985.

Who directed The Innocent?

The Innocent was directed by John Mackenzie.

More films by John Mackenzie

Who is in the cast of The Innocent?

The Innocent stars Liam Neeson as John Carns, Miranda Richardson as Mary Turner and Kika Markham as Mrs. Dobson, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Innocent have a post-credit scene?

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

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