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title: "Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beryl-markham-a-shadow-on-the-sun-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 291660
imdb_id: "tt0096081"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 192
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beryl-markham-a-shadow-on-the-sun-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun.
Year: 1988.
Release Date (US): 05/15/1988.
Genre: Drama.
Format: TV Movie.
Runtime: 3h 12m.
Director: Tony Richardson.
Synopsis: The singular life of Beryl Markham - renowned aviatrix, author and adventurer.
Cast: Stefanie Powers, Claire Bloom, Peter Bowles.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tony Richardson
- **Networks / Studios**: LWT, New World Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stefanie Powers** as *Beryl Clutterbuck Markham*
- **Claire Bloom** as *Lady Delamere*
- **Peter Bowles** as *Lord Jack Carberry*
- **Brian Cox** as *Jack Purves*
- **Niamh Cusack** as *Clara Clutterbuck*
- **Trevor Eve** as *Denys Finch Hatton*
- **Frederic Forrest** as *Raoul Schumacher*
- **James Fox** as *Mansfield Markham*
- **Rupert Frazer** as *Duke of Gloucester*
- **Joseph Mydell** as *Kibii*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun online?
Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun is currently available to watch or stream on Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun worth watching?
Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun and when was it released?
Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun is a feature film with a runtime of 192 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun?
Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun was directed by Tony Richardson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/291660)
- [Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun (TV Movie 1988) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096081/fullcredits/)
- [Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun (1988) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/291660-beryl-markham-a-shadow-on-the-sun/cast)
- [Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun (1988) - Full Cast and ...](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/beryl-markham-a-shadow-on-the-sun/BMpMAfS2dWYKvjCNmgTNB6/credits/)
- [Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/beryl-markham-a-shadow-on-the-sun/credits)

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