Release Date

21 Apr, 1976

Runtime

01:17: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Based on the 1907 autobiography "Father and Son" by Christian fundamentalist and naturalist Edmund Gosse, but Dennis Potter adapted only one section of the book, adding much material of his own invention. With a literal belief in the Old Testament, Philip Gosse is opposed to the new theories of Charles Darwin, espoused here by biologist Brackley. Assuming "the Lord's will" determines the fate of his ailing son Edmund, Philip Gosse creates a life-threatening situation, even suggesting the illness is God's punishment because of Edmund's desire for a toy ship.

Original Title

Where Adam Stood

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Actors

Alan Badel

Max Harris

Ronald Hines

Jean Boht

Heather Canning

Gareth Forwood

Crew

Brian Gibson

Dennis Potter

Kenith Trodd

Carl Davis

David Martin