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Release Year1977
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes8
DirectorMichael J. Bird
WritersMichael J. Bird
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsWho Pays the Ferryman?
About Who Pays the Ferryman?
Who Pays the Ferryman? was a television series produced by the BBC in 1977. The title of the series refers to the ancient religious belief and mythology of Charon the ferryman to Hades. In ancient times it was the custom to place coins in or on the mouth of the deceased before cremation so that the deceased could pay the ferryman to go to Hades. The eight-part series was written by Michael J. Bird.
Directed by Michael J. Bird, Who Pays the Ferryman? leans on a strong ensemble — Jack Hedley, Lalla Ward, Neil McCarthy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1977.
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