Telling Tales (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1978, Telling Tales is a notable film directed by Richard Woolley.
What it’s about. TELLING TALES is about the failing marriage of an industrialist and his wife, about the industrialist's wish to sell his company to a colleague, Paul Roberts, and about the terminally ill wife of Paul, Ingrid. It is also about the shop steward organising a strike at Paul's factory that jeopardises the deal with the industrialist, and about the wife of the shop steward, who happens to clean and cook for the industrialist. A network of intertwined tales told in different ways, and for very different motives, by the main protagonists.
Who’s in it. Telling Tales stars James Woolley as Mr Willoughby/Paul Roberts.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Telling Tales has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Telling Tales page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Telling Tales (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Telling Tales change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Telling Tales worth watching?
- Telling Tales holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Telling Tales?
- Telling Tales stars James Woolley.
- When was Telling Tales released?
- Telling Tales was released in 1978.