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cast: 36
crew: 37
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# She's Been Away (1989): cast and crew

36 cast and 37 crew, as credited (TMDB). Cast in billing order.

## Cast

- [Peggy Ashcroft](https://film.one/person/peggy-ashcroft.md) as Lillian Huckle
- [Geraldine James](https://film.one/person/geraldine-james.md) as Harriet Ambrose
- [James Fox](https://film.one/person/james-fox.md) as Hugh Ambrose
- [Rachel Kempson](https://film.one/person/rachel-kempson.md) as Matilda
- [Rebecca Pidgeon](https://film.one/person/rebecca-pidgeon.md) as Young Lillian
- [Hugh Lloyd](https://film.one/person/hugh-lloyd.md) as George
- [Jackson Kyle](https://film.one/person/jackson-kyle.md) as Dominic Ambrose
- [Rosalie Crutchley](https://film.one/person/rosalie-crutchley.md) as Gladys
- [Cryss Jean Healey](https://film.one/person/cryss-jean-healey.md) as Young Margaret
- [Leslie Goodall](https://film.one/person/leslie-goodall.md) as Old Edward
- [Edgar Goodall](https://film.one/person/edgar-goodall.md) as Old Thomas
- [René Zagger](https://film.one/person/rene-zagger.md) as Young Thomas
- Barnaby Holm as Young Edward
- Donald Douglas as Lillian's Father
- [Bríd Brennan](https://film.one/person/brid-brennan.md) as Lillian's Nurse
- David Hargreaves as Lillian's Doctor
- [Hugh Ross](https://film.one/person/hugh-ross.md) as 1920's Doctor
- Carrie Thomas as 1920's Nurse
- Sally Ann Goodworth as Hotel Pianist
- Jon Strickland as Reception
- Michael Carter as Head Waiter
- Nick Kemp as Policeman on News
- David Pullan as Harriet's Partner
- Claire Jacobs as Girl at Reception
- Graham Callan as Suite Host
- James Griffiths as Hospital Doctor
- Francesca Buller as Hospital Nurse
- Robyn Moore as Louise
- Pamela Dale as Teresa
- Richard Haddon Haines as Harley Street Doctor
- David Timson as Movie Buff
- Richard Huw as Baby Scan Doctor
- Malcolm Mudie as Party Guest
- Ann Haydn as Supermarket Cashier
- Doyle Richmond as Traffic Warden
- Maureen Nelson as Woman

## Directing

- [Peter Hall](https://film.one/person/peter-hall-27339.md): Director
- Dermot Boyd: First Assistant Director

## Writing

- [Stephen Poliakoff](https://film.one/person/stephen-poliakoff.md): Writer

## Production

- Matthew Hamilton: Finance
- Joyce Nettles: Casting
- [Kenith Trodd](https://film.one/person/kenith-trodd.md): Producer
- Nikki Cockcroft: Production Assistant
- Alex Crichton: Production Supervisor
- Jane Ostermeyer: Production Secretary
- Carolyn Montagu: Associate Producer
- Susanne Pinto: Location Manager

## Camera

- [Philip Bonham-Carter](https://film.one/person/philip-bonham-carter.md): Director of Photography
- John Deeble: Focus Puller
- Tony Bragg: Camera Operator
- John Rake: Grip
- Mickey Ellis: Grip

## Editing

- [Ardan Fisher](https://film.one/person/ardan-fisher.md): Editor

## Sound and music

- Judith Robson: ADR Editor
- Catherine Arend: ADR Editor
- Tim Boissaud-Cooke: Sound Recordist
- [Stephen Edwards](https://film.one/person/stephen-edwards.md): Original Music Composer
- Clive Derbyshire: Sound Mixer
- Aad Wirtz: Sound Mixer

## Art

- Chris Ferriday: Property Buyer
- [Candida Otton](https://film.one/person/candida-otton.md): Other
- [Gary Williamson](https://film.one/person/gary-williamson.md): Production Design
- Sarah Dewis: Graphic Designer
- Barry Moll: Construction Manager

## Costume and make-up

- Dorka Nieradzik: Makeup Designer
- [Anushia Nieradzik](https://film.one/person/anushia-nieradzik.md): Costume Designer

## Visual effects

- Roger Turner: Visual Effects Designer

## Lighting

- Chris Thomas: Best Boy Electrician
- Joe Ryan: Gaffer

## Crew

- Tim Stevenson: Other
- [Philip Bonham-Carter](https://film.one/person/philip-bonham-carter.md): Lighting Camera
- Jessica Nettleton: Other
- Derek Briggs: Other

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