The Ash Tree
6.4
Man of leisure Sir Richard receives notification that his Uncle has died, bequeathing him his stately country manor and all its lands. On his return to England he immediately sets about taking stock of all legal matters concerning his new property, but during these dealings Sir Richard seems to be more than a little distracted, he hears strange noises from the ash tree outside his bedroom window.
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Cast
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Edward Petherbridge
Sir Richard/Sir Matthew
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Preston Lockwood
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Barbara Ewing
Anne Mothersole
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Lalla Ward
Lady Augusta
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Lucy Griffiths
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William Beresford
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Clifford Kershaw
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Hard Labour
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Cyril Appleton
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David Pugh
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Glynn Sweet
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Lawrence Gordon Clark Director · David Rudkin Writer M.R. James Author
First release December 23, 1975 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production BBC Film
Production
BBC
Production
BBC Film
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United Kingdom
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · December 23, 1975
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No release date listed for United States.
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