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The Cormorant (1993)

1993-02-21 · 1h 28m · EN
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For a young couple, the small cottage tucked away in a quiet village in the mountains of north Wales, a legacy from a distant, estranged uncle, is a dream come true. The one condition of the inheritance is that they keep the uncle's beloved pet cormorant. They soon discover, however, that the cormorant is no mere bird, but a foul and malignant creature that may exact a greater price than they are willing to pay. Filmed as part of the BBC series, "Screen Two".

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Peter RansleyWriterPeter MarkhamDirector

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Ralph FiennesRalph FiennesJohn TalbotHelen SchlesingerHelen SchlesingerJillThomas WilliamsThomas WilliamsTomBuddug MorganBuddug MorganJennyDerek HutchinsonDerek HutchinsonDaveKarl FrancisKarl FrancisUncle IanDyfan RobertsDyfan RobertsGlynMici PlwmMici PlwmBrianRay GravellRay GravellMichaelStewart JonesStewart JonesAled OwenGwilym EvansGwilym EvansYoung John

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What is The Cormorant about?

For a young couple, the small cottage tucked away in a quiet village in the mountains of north Wales, a legacy from a distant, estranged uncle, is a dream come true. The one condition of the inheritance is that they keep the uncle's beloved pet cormorant. They soon discover, however, that the cormorant is no mere bird, but a foul and malignant creature that may exact a greater price than they are willing to pay. Filmed as part of the BBC series, "Screen Two".

How long is The Cormorant?

The Cormorant has a runtime of 88 minutes.