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Penda's Fen
“I'm Nothing Pure”
7.5 / 10• 1974• 1h 28m•NR• English
TV MovieDramaFantasyHorrorMystery
Storyline
Through a series of real and imagined encounters with angels, demons, and England's pagan past, a pastor's son begins to question his religion and politics, and comes to terms with his sexuality.
Cast & Crew
Spencer Banks
Stephen Franklin
LeadJA
John Atkinson
Reverend J. Franklin
Georgine Anderson
Mrs. Franklin
Ron Smerczak
Joel
Ian Hogg
Arne
JH
Jennie Heslewood
Mrs. Arne
GL
Graham Leaman
Sir Edward Elgar
CD
Christopher Douglas
Honeybone
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alan Clarke's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Penda's Fen is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
