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Time of the Heathen (1961): Cast

Time of the Heathen (1961) movie poster

Time of the Heathen is a 1961 drama directed by Peter Kass, starring John Heffernan as Gaunt, Ethel Ayler and Stewart Heller. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Time of the Heathen (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Peter Kass
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Time of the Heathen About?

The premise of Time of the Heathen without spoilers.

Set in New York four years after the Hiroshima bombing, a bible‑carrying drifter witnesses the rape and murder of a Black woman. Framed for the crime, he is pursued relentlessly by locals, yet he remains the sole guardian of the victim’s young son, determined to protect him.

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Cast & crew

Time of the Heathen Cast & Characters

John Heffernan leads the cast as Gaunt, with Ethel Ayler as Marie and Stewart Heller as Ted. Directed by Peter Kass; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Time of the Heathen Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Time of the Heathen.

TIME OF THE HEATHEN - Official Trailer (4K Restoration)
Details

Time of the Heathen Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Ruoho nousee jälleen” and “Pogányok ideje”.

Also known as
  • Ruoho nousee jälleen
  • Pogányok ideje
  • Czas pogaństwa
  • Vremea păgânilor
  • Zeit der Heiden
  • 异教徒时代

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FAQ

Time of the Heathen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Time of the Heathen, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Time of the Heathen?

Time of the Heathen runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Time of the Heathen released?

Time of the Heathen was released on September 1, 1961.

Who directed Time of the Heathen?

Time of the Heathen was directed by Peter Kass.

Who is in the cast of Time of the Heathen?

Time of the Heathen stars John Heffernan as Gaunt, Ethel Ayler as Marie and Stewart Heller as Ted, among 7 credited actors.

Does Time of the Heathen have a post-credit scene?

No. Time of the Heathen has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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