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Recluse

Based on the true story of a tragic murder and suicide that took place on the Luxton farm in Devon in the 1970s.

Crime 1979 29 mins

Director: Bob Bentley

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Overview

Harrowing drama based on the true story of a murder and suicide that took place on the Luxton family farm in Devon in the 1970s. Sensitively handled by director Bob Bentley and superbly edited by the acclaimed David Gladwell, Recluse stars Maurice Denham and boasts fine naturalistic perfomances from its supporting players. Filmed on the West Chapel Farm, where the tragedy took place.

This title is also available on the DVD/Blu-ray 'Black Panther' in the BFI Flipside collection.

Director

Bob Bentley

Featuring

Maurice Denham , Derek Smith and Ann Tirard

Genres

Crime

Certificate

Contains scene of implied suicide

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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