Turtle Diary
1985, English. Directed by John Irvin.
They share a strange and amusing obsession.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- John IrvinDirector
- Glenda JacksonNeaera Duncan
- Ben KingsleyWilliam Snow
- Richard JohnsonMr. Johnson
- Michael GambonGeorge Fairbairn
- Rosemary LeachMrs. Inchcliff
- Eleanor BronMiss Neap
- Harriet WalterHarriet Sims
- Jeroen KrabbéMr. Sandor
- Nigel HawthornePublisher
- Michael AldridgeMr Meager
- Peter CapaldiAssistant Keeper
- Gary OlsenLorry Driver
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1985
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Harold Pinter
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How long is Turtle Diary?
Turtle Diary runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Turtle Diary is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Turtle Diary?
If you liked Turtle Diary, try This Beautiful Fantastic, L.A. Without a Map, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry.
Who directed Turtle Diary?
Turtle Diary (1985) was directed by John Irvin and stars Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley, Richard Johnson.