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Malachi's Cove

Malachi's Cove

Malachi's Cove

Malachi's Cove

In a stormy Cornish cove, two rivals face the power of nature—and the strength of friendship.

1973•1h 15m•

★6.6(8 ratings)

Drama

Overview

A tough young girl lives with her aging grandfather near a cove on the coast of Cornwall. She supports herself and him by gathering seaweed to sell as fertilizer. A cocky young neighboring boy decides to help her with the work.

Director

Writers

Henry Herbert, Andrew Sinclair

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Main Cast

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Malachi

David Bradley

David Bradley

Barty

Veronica Quilligan

Veronica Quilligan

Mally

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Mr. Gunliffe

Lillias Walker

Lillias Walker

Mrs. Gunliffe

Arthur English

Arthur English

Jack Combes

David Howe

David Howe

Jake Combes

Kennaley Hoyle

Kennaley Hoyle

Matt Combes

John Barrett

John Barrett

Polwarth

Alan Hockey

Alan Hockey

Dr. Petherick

George Malpas

George Malpas

Mr. Eliot

Meg Wynn Owen

Meg Wynn Owen

Mally's mother

Full Crew

Direction

Assistant Director: Derek Whitehurst
Second Assistant Director: Peter Bennett
Script Supervisor: June Randall
Director: Henry Herbert

Writing

Novel: Anthony Trollope
Writer: Henry Herbert
Writer: Andrew Sinclair

Production

Casting: Miriam Brickman
Production Supervisor: Christopher Neame
Production Secretary: Caroline Langley
Production Accountant: Gerald C. Wheatley
Location Manager: Robert Habermann
Producer: Kent Walwin

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Brian Gascoigne
Sound Mixer: John Brommage
Sound Mixer: Hugh Strain
Sound Editor: John Poyner

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Walter Lassally
Grip: Ray Hall
Camera Operator: Jimmy Stilwell

Editing

Assistant Editor: David Gowing
Editor: Teddy Darvas

Art Direction

Assistant Art Director: Bill Brodie
Art Direction: Jacqueline Charriot-Lodwidge

Costume & Make-Up

Hairstylist: Betty Glasow
Makeup Artist: Freddie Williamson
Costume Supervisor: Tiny Nicholls

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "In a stormy Cornish cove, two rivals face the power of nature—and the strength of friendship."

#2

The runtime is 75 minutes (1h 15m).

#3

The film was directed by Henry Herbert.

#4

The screenplay was written by Henry Herbert and Andrew Sinclair.

#5

The score was composed by Brian Gascoigne.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Walter Lassally.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0070357.

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Rating

6.6/10

Good

8 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Malachi's Cove

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

12

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

Production Companies:

Impact Quadrant

Penrith