Fellow Traveller (Original title)Fellow Travellers (Alternative title)
Date: 10 February 1991 (Television)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Philip Saville
Synopsis: Tells the story of a blacklisted screen writer during the McCarthy era who is forced to Britain to find work.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Communist witch hunts, McCarthy, Joseph (1908-1957)
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 10 February 1991Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:00-22:35Slot duration: 95 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Dolby
Title: Trials of Travanti.Author: BYGRAVE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about Daniel J. Travanti, looking at aspects of his life and some of his roles, including his latest in FELLOW TRAVELLER.
In: Screen International n738 6 Jan 1990 Page: 26
Title: [Screen International - n738 6 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n423 January 1990 Page: 44
Title: [Films and Filming - n423 January 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v57 n672 January 1990 Pages: 13-14
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v57 n672 January 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Listener v123 n3146 4 Jan 1990 Page: 35
Title: [The Listener - v123 n3146 4 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n1011 3 Jan 1990 Page: 27
Title: [Time Out - n1011 3 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Michael Eaton discusses his script for FELLOW TRAVELLER.
In: Time Out n1011 3 Jan 1990 Page: 35
Title: [Time Out - n1011 3 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: City Limits n431 4 Jan 1990 Page: 24
Title: [City Limits - n431 4 Jan 1990: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from director.
In: City Limits n431 4 Jan 1990 Page: 29
Title: [City Limits - n431 4 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n7 January 1990 Page: 68
Title: Empire DirectoryAuthor: KARNEY, Robyn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v59 n2 Spring 1990 Pages: 117-119
Title: [Sight and Sound - v59 n2 Spring 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 24 Jan 1990 Page: 21,52
Title: [Variety - 24 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Television Today n5633 30 Mar 1989 Page: 18
Title: [Stage - n5633 30 Mar 1989: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with producer Michael Wearing
In: Television Today n5629 2 Mar 1989 Page: 18
Title: [Stage - n5629 2 Mar 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Credits.
In: Screen International n689 28 Jan 1989 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n689 28 Jan 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note
In: The Producer n10 Winter 1989 Page: 9
Title: People - Michael Eaton. Writer.Language: English
Description: Item on writer Michael Eaton, looking at his career so far and the production of FELLOW TRAVELLER.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(10)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 92.44 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1991-02-10BFI identifier: C-652731
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 97.3 minutesColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-654218
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1516694
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(7)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1991-02-10BFI identifier: C-1205951
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 92.44 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1991-02-10BFI identifier: C-652730
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 92.44 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1991-02-10BFI identifier: C-652731
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 97.3 minutesColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-654218
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 1-inch C-FormatBFI identifier: C-1245496
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1516371
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1516694
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-745173
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-963834
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm MagneticBase: SafetySound: SoundStock date: 1989BFI identifier: N-3611597
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Date: 10 February 1991 (Television)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Philip Saville
Synopsis: Tells the story of a blacklisted screen writer during the McCarthy era who is forced to Britain to find work.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Communist witch hunts, McCarthy, Joseph (1908-1957)
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 10 February 1991Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:00-22:35Slot duration: 95 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Dolby
Credits
(42)
Production Company: BBC Films, Production Company: HBO Showcase, Production Company: British Film Institute, Producer: Michael Wearing, Associate Producer: Ian Brindle, Production Associate (BFI): Angela Topping, Production Manager (US): Gayle Bruns, Location Manager: Bob Jacobs, Assistant Director: David Mason, Assistant Director: Ruth Ahmed, Assistant Director: Sam Hill, Assistant Director (US): Ken Bruns, Casting (UK): Sheila Trezise, Casting (US): Margery Simkin, Casting (Locations US): Yonit Hammer, Screenplay: Michael Eaton, Director of Photography: John Kenway, Camera Operator: David Evans, Camera Operator (US): Henry Lynk, Special Effects (UK): Andy Lazell, Special Effects (US): J.B. Jones, Graphic Designer: Marcus Mcguinness, Editor: Greg Miller, Production Designer: Gavin Davies, Art Director (US): George Goodridge, Set Dresser (US): Karen Virgin, Costume Designer: Al Barnett, Make-up Designer: Lesley Weaver, Titles: Geoff Axtell Associates, Music: Colin Towns, Music Director: Allan Wilson, Music Recording: Dave Hunt, Sound Recording: Roger Slater, Sound Recording (US): Mark Weber, Bruce Gerstein, Sound Re-recording: Hugh Strain, Sound Editor: Roy Benson, Dialogue Editor: Stefan Henrix, Sound Effects Editor/Footsteps: Lionel Selwyn, Fight Arranger: William Hobbs, Armourers: Art & Archery
Cast
(30)
Ron Silver (Asa Kaufman), Imogen Stubbs (Sarah Aitchison), Hart Bochner (Clifford Byrne), Daniel J. Travanti (Jerry Leavy), Katherine Borowitz (Joan Kaufman), Julian Fellowes (D'Arcy), Richard Wilson (Sir Hugo Armstrong), Doreen Mantle (landlady), David O'Hara (Ronnie Wilson), Allan Mitchell (Ted Sturton), Roger Hammond (Tudor Hamilton), Angus Macinnes (lawyer), Nicholas Jones (detective inspector), Trevor Cooper (detective sergeant), Robin Hooper (TV dentist), Guy Manning (floor manager), Margaret Stallard (production assistant), Michael Stainton (police sergeant), Cheryl Moskowitz (Asa's mother), Mac Mcdonald (G-man), Daniel Heuman (Asa as a child), Sarah Trigger (Gloria), Gavin Kestin, Eric C. Toll, Adriana Solorzano (Kaufman child), Jonathan Hyde (Sheriff of Nottingham (Robin Hood)), Alexander Hanson (Robin Hood (Robin Hood)), John Labanowski (Little John (Robin Hood)), Peter Corey (Friar Tuck (Robin Hood)), Briony McRoberts (Maid Marion (Robin Hood))
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(16)
In: Radio Times v268 n3503 9 Feb 1991 Pages: 26-27, 30Title: Trials of Travanti.Author: BYGRAVE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about Daniel J. Travanti, looking at aspects of his life and some of his roles, including his latest in FELLOW TRAVELLER.
In: Screen International n738 6 Jan 1990 Page: 26
Title: [Screen International - n738 6 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n423 January 1990 Page: 44
Title: [Films and Filming - n423 January 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v57 n672 January 1990 Pages: 13-14
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v57 n672 January 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Listener v123 n3146 4 Jan 1990 Page: 35
Title: [The Listener - v123 n3146 4 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n1011 3 Jan 1990 Page: 27
Title: [Time Out - n1011 3 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Michael Eaton discusses his script for FELLOW TRAVELLER.
In: Time Out n1011 3 Jan 1990 Page: 35
Title: [Time Out - n1011 3 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: City Limits n431 4 Jan 1990 Page: 24
Title: [City Limits - n431 4 Jan 1990: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from director.
In: City Limits n431 4 Jan 1990 Page: 29
Title: [City Limits - n431 4 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n7 January 1990 Page: 68
Title: Empire DirectoryAuthor: KARNEY, Robyn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v59 n2 Spring 1990 Pages: 117-119
Title: [Sight and Sound - v59 n2 Spring 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 24 Jan 1990 Page: 21,52
Title: [Variety - 24 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Television Today n5633 30 Mar 1989 Page: 18
Title: [Stage - n5633 30 Mar 1989: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with producer Michael Wearing
In: Television Today n5629 2 Mar 1989 Page: 18
Title: [Stage - n5629 2 Mar 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Credits.
In: Screen International n689 28 Jan 1989 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n689 28 Jan 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note
In: The Producer n10 Winter 1989 Page: 9
Title: People - Michael Eaton. Writer.Language: English
Description: Item on writer Michael Eaton, looking at his career so far and the production of FELLOW TRAVELLER.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(10)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 92.44 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1991-02-10BFI identifier: C-652731
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 97.3 minutesColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-654218
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1516694
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(7)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1991-02-10BFI identifier: C-1205951
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 92.44 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1991-02-10BFI identifier: C-652730
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 92.44 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1991-02-10BFI identifier: C-652731
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 97.3 minutesColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-654218
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 1-inch C-FormatBFI identifier: C-1245496
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1516371
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1516694
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-745173
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-963834
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm MagneticBase: SafetySound: SoundStock date: 1989BFI identifier: N-3611597
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film