The Orchard End Murder (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, The Orchard End Murder is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Christian Marnham, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. Charthurst Green, Kent, 1966. Pauline Cox accompanies Mike Robins to a village cricket match in which he is playing, but becomes bored and wanders away. She fetches up at the local railway station, where she is first entertained to tea by the garrulous, hunchbacked station master, then upset by the intrusion of the latter's assistant Ewen, who proceeds to kill a rabbit in her presence. Making her way back to the match, Pauline is waylaid by the simple-minded Ewen as she crosses an apple orchard; when his advances become violent, she tries to fight him off and he strangles her. The station master helps in covering up the murder, burying the corpse in the orchard.
Who’s in it. The Orchard End Murder stars Tracy Hyde as Pauline Cox, Clive Mantle as Ewen, Bill Wallis as Railway Gatekeeper and Mark Hardy as Mike Robins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Orchard End Murder 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 The Orchard End Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Orchard End Murder tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Orchard End Murder (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Orchard End Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Orchard End Murder worth watching?
- The Orchard End Murder holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Orchard End Murder?
- The Orchard End Murder stars Tracy Hyde, Clive Mantle, Bill Wallis, Mark Hardy and Raymond Adamson.
- When was The Orchard End Murder released?
- The Orchard End Murder was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.