Turtle Diary(1985)
They share a strange and amusing obsession.
Synopsis
Two separate people, a man and a woman, find something very stirring about the sea turtles in their tank at the London Zoo. They meet and form an odd, but sympathetic camaraderie as they plan to steal two of the turtles and free them into the ocean.
Directed by John Irvin
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Cast
Glenda Jackson
Neaera Duncan
Ben Kingsley
William Snow
Richard Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Michael Gambon
George Fairbairn
Rosemary Leach
Mrs. Inchcliff
Eleanor Bron
Miss Neap
Harriet Walter
Harriet Sims
Jeroen Krabbé
Mr. Sandor
Nigel Hawthorne
Publisher
Michael Aldridge
Mr Meager
Peter Capaldi
Assistant Keeper
Gary Olsen
Lorry Driver
Tony Melody
Garage Attendant
Harold Pinter
Man in Bookshop
Barbara Rosenblat
American Woman
Chuck Julian
American Man
Rom Anderson
Girl at Zoo
Bryan Pringle
Zoo Receptionist (uncredited)
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When did Turtle Diary come out?+
Turtle Diary was released in 1985.
How long is Turtle Diary?+
Turtle Diary runs for 97 minutes (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed Turtle Diary?+
Turtle Diary was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in Turtle Diary?+
Turtle Diary stars Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley, Richard Johnson, Michael Gambon and Rosemary Leach.
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