High Tide 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Director
- Colin Bucksey
- Network
- Southern Television
- Where to Stream
- Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
What is High Tide?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "High Tide" (1980). Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 11, 1980
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Southern Television
- Genres
- Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 1 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~99 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Southern Television
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "High Tide" (1980).
Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
No markdown, asterisks, headings, or bullet points.
Plain text only.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: High Tide
Year: 1980
Genre: Thriller
Run time: 1h 39m
Cast: Ian McShane (Peter Curtis), Wendy Morgan, Terence Rigby, Malcolm Terris.
Director: Colin Bucksey (Source 2 says "High Tide: Part 1" is directed by him, but Source 2 is titled "Armchair Thriller" High Tide: Part 1. I need to be careful. Source 2 says "Directed by Colin Bucksey" for "High Tide: Part 1". The prompt asks for the film "High Tide" (1980). Source 1 and 3 refer to the movie. Source 2 refers to a TV episode. I will stick to the movie details provided in the synopsis and sources. Source 1/3 are for the movie. Source 2 mentions Colin Bucksey. I will include him if appropriate, but I must be careful about the distinction between the movie and
Should you watch it?
“An ex-convict searches for answers regarding his victim's mysterious final words in the West of England.”
- Ian McShane stars as Peter Curtis.
- Follows a recently released prisoner seeking answers.
- Features dangerous parties also seeking the mystery's solution.
- The plot involves violent threats from rival parties willing to kill.
Watch it if you enjoy thrillers about an ex-convict on a frantic quest for answers.
The tone involves dangerous rivalries and a frantic quest, suitable for thriller fans.
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It is worth watching for fans of thrillers starring Ian McShane in a quest for answers.
What is the runtime?
The runtime is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Who stars in High Tide?
Ian McShane stars as Peter Curtis, alongside cast members such as Wendy Morgan, Terence Rigby, and Malcolm Terris.
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