A Kind of Alaska
Dec 16, 1984 · 1h 40m
Director
Kenneth IvesOverview
A masterly study of a middle-aged woman waking up after 30 years passed in a coma induced by sleeping sickness. In her mind she is still 16, and her attempts to fathom the changed world into which she re-emerges is not only poignant and emotionally charged but, in the end, devastatingly brilliant theatre as well.
Cast of A Kind of Alaska
Crew of A Kind of Alaska
About A Kind of Alaska
What is A Kind of Alaska about?
A masterly study of a middle-aged woman waking up after 30 years passed in a coma induced by sleeping sickness. In her mind she is still 16, and her attempts to fathom the changed world into which she re-emerges is not only poignant and emotionally charged but, in the end, devastatingly brilliant theatre as well.
When was A Kind of Alaska released?
A Kind of Alaska was released on December 16, 1984.
How long is A Kind of Alaska?
A Kind of Alaska runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who directed A Kind of Alaska?
A Kind of Alaska was directed by Kenneth Ives.
Who is in the cast of A Kind of Alaska?
The cast of A Kind of Alaska includes Paul Scofield (Dr. Hornby), Dorothy Tutin and Susan Engel.