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Tarry-Dan Tarry-Dan Scarey Old Spooky Man
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Tarry-Dan Tarry-Dan Scarey Old Spooky Man

1978-05-01 · 47 min · Not rated

Horror · Fantasy · Drama · TV Movie

When he finds himself plagued with nightmares about a historic battle fought on the site of the village he lives in, delinquent Cornish teenager Jonah Grattan becomes obsessed with a potential link to a local homeless man.

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Directors
John Reardon
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Paul CurranTarry-Dan
Colin MayesJonah Grattan
Michael DeeksMichael DeeksDarra
Simon Gipps-KentSimon Gipps-KentWillie
Gareth ShielsKenny
Colin JeavonsColin JeavonsMr. Johnson

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