The Old Devils (1992)
An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance are rekindled and rivalries resurrected in this turbulent story of ageing, friendship, lust, nostalgia and nationalism.
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John StrideAlun Weaver
Sheila AllenRhiannon Weaver
Ray SmithCharlie Norris
Elizabeth MorganSophie Norris
James GroutPeter Thomas
Anne StallybrassMuriel Thomas
Anne StallybrassMuriel Thomas
Bernard HeptonMalcolm Cellan-Davies
Anna CropperGwen Cellan-Davies
Elizabeth SpriggsDorothy Morgan
Gerald JamesPercy Morgan
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What is The Old Devils about?
An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance are rekindled and rivalries resurrected in this turbulent story of ageing, friendship, lust, nostalgia and nationalism.
How long is The Old Devils?
The Old Devils has a runtime of 158 minutes.