Halfway Up the Tree (1978)

0.0/10 • 135 min • TV Movie Comedy

Overview

England in the second half of the 20th century. After a long military service abroad, General Fitzbatress returns home. He is greeted by his adult hippie son and pregnant daughter. The general sincerely tries to understand his wife's and children's life principles. The play presents a unique perspective on the issue of fathers and children, showcasing the exceptional acting skills of the cast. The production is based on a play by Peter Ustinov.

Cast

Rostislav Plyatt

general Sir Mallay Fitzbuttress

Tamara Chernova

Lady Fitzbuttress

Larisa Naumkina

Vyacheslav Butenko

Irina Muravyova

Inna Alenikova

Mikhail Lvov

Tiny Gillyatt Brown

Aleksandr Lenkov

Basil Atterwood

Aleksey Konsovskiy

Evgeny Danchevsky

Andrei Tsimbal

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