The Master of Ballantrae (1984 film)

This article is about the 1984 film. For the novel, see The Master of Ballantrae. For the 1953 film adaptation, see The Master of Ballantrae (1953 film).

The Master of Ballantrae
GenreAdventure
Based onThe Master of Ballantrae
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Written byWilliam Bast
Directed byDouglas Hickox
StarringMichael York
Richard Thomas
Music byBruce Broughton
Country of originUnited States
United Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersLarry White
Patrick Dromgoole
ProducersHugh Benson
Peter Graham Scott
Production locationsEngland
Scotland
Wales
CinematographyBob Edwards
EditorGeoff Shepherd
Running time180 minutes
Production companiesColumbia Pictures Television
HTV
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Budget$5 million[1]
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseJanuary 31, 1984 (1984-01-31)
NetworkITV
ReleaseApril 16, 1984 (1984-04-16)
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The Master of Ballantrae is a 1984 TV movie based on the 1889 novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.[2] It was a co production between the US and Britain for the Hallmark Hall of Fame.[1] In Britain it aired on ITV in two parts in April 1984.

  1. ^ a b Robertson, Nan (29 January 1984). "Richard Thomas Savors a Chance to Play the Villain". New York Times. p. H21.
  2. ^ Margulies, Lee (18 September 1983). "UPDATE". Los Angeles Times. p. aa3.