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The Starfish

The Starfish

19525.00h 45m

Overview

Three children, holidaying in a small Cornish fishing village, become intrigued by the locals' tales of an elusive witch.

Directed by Alan Cooke
Written by John Schlesinger, Alan Cooke
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Top Cast

Kenneth Griffith

Kenneth Griffith

Jack Trevennick

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Nigel Finzi

Tim Wilson

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Susan Maryott

Jill Wilson

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Christopher Finzi

Michael Wilson

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Ursula Wood

Mrs. Wilson

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Stanley Webber

Mr. Wilson

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Margaret Webber

Witch Meg

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Fred Stevens

Fred Pascoe

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Harry Stevens

Harry

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Thomas Arthur

Old Salt

Themes & Keywords

witchfairy talefishermen

About The Starfish

The Starfish is a fantasy, horror film released in 1952 exploring themes of witch, fairy tale, fishermen. Directed by Alan Cooke, it stars Kenneth Griffith, Nigel Finzi, Susan Maryott. Three children, holidaying in a small Cornish fishing village, become intrigued by the locals' tales of an elusive witch.

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