The Errand
1980, English. Directed by Nigel Finch.
A soldier at an elite military institution is sent on a strange and increasingly nightmarish errand in this full-on fever-dream thriller from long-time Pete Walker collaborator David McGillivray (House of Whipcord).
- Runtime
- 0h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Nigel FinchDirector
- Edward KalinskiThe Captain
- Peter HowellThe Major
- Ray RobertsThe Farmer
- Dorothy AlisonThe Farmer's Wife
- Philomena McDonaghGirl
- Brian AttreeAssassin
- John CollinWarrant Officer
- Timothy MorandLieutenant
- Tom Bowles2nd Captain
- Maurice BlakeMan on Bicycle
- Peter AshleyEscort
- Alan JonesPatrolman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David McGillivray
- Budget
- $12K
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How long is The Errand?
The Errand runs 29 minutes (0h 29m).
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Which OTT platform is The Errand on?
The Errand isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1980. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Errand?
If you liked The Errand, try Maniac, Abduction, Saint Catherine.
Who directed The Errand?
The Errand (1980) was directed by Nigel Finch and stars Edward Kalinski, Peter Howell, Ray Roberts.