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Casting the Runes

Like NIGHT OF THE DEMON, this adaptation is based only very loosely on the original ghost story by M.R. James. However, it does feature eerie scenic views and is directed by Lawrence 'Ghost Story for Christmas' Gordon Clark.

Credits

Casting the Runes Cast

Name Character
David Calder He was 32, now 78 years old as John Marriott
Iain Cuthbertson He was 49, 79 years old when he died as Julian Carswell
Joanna Dunham She was 42, 78 years old when she died as Jean Gayton
Alan Downer as Peter

Casting the Runes Crew

Name Department
Lawrence Gordon Clark as Director. He was 26 (now 71) years old Directing
Lawrence Gordon Clark as Producer. He was 26 (now 71) years old Production
David Cunliffe as Executive Producer. He was 16 (now 61) years old Production
Clive Exton as Writer. He was 49 (77) years old when He died Writing
Peter Taylor as Editor. He was 53 (85) years old when He died Editing
Peter Jackson as Cinematography. He was 17 (45) years old when He died Crew
M.R. James as Short Story. Writing
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Casting the Runes (45 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, April 24, 1979
  • Runtime: 49 minutes