Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun

Directed by Tony Richardson
1988    3h 12m
Drama
7.1
"Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun" chronicles the extraordinary journey of a trailblazing aviator in colonial East Africa. As she races against society's norms, Beryl forges bonds with the Maasai, competes in horse breeding, and finds love with Denys Finch-Hatton, echoing her memoir's spirit.
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Cast of Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun
  • Stefanie PowersBeryl Clutterbuck Markham
  • Claire BloomLady Delamere
  • Peter BowlesLord Jack Carberry
  • Brian CoxJack Purves
  • Niamh CusackClara Clutterbuck
  • Trevor EveDenys Finch Hatton
  • Frederic ForrestRaoul Schumacher
  • James FoxMansfield Markham
  • Rupert FrazerDuke of Gloucester
  • Joseph MydellKibii
  • Sverre Anker OusdalBaron Bror Blixen-Finecke
  • Nicola PagettEmma Orchardson
  • John RubinsteinArthur Kane
  • Jack ThompsonTom Campbell Black
  • Frederick TrevesLord Delamere
  • Timothy WestCharles Clutterbuck
  • Peter SandsPrince of Wales
  • Jason CarterGervase
  • Rosalie CrutchleyMrs. Markham
  • Brian EpsonBrown-Williams
  • Helen FraserJune Carberry
  • Peter PearceSir Michael Keane
  • Geoffrey BeeversOliver Hatton
  • Joseph BlatchleyMartin Baker
  • Fergus BrazierGervase (age 4)
  • Peter CellierSir George Truman
  • Brian Lane GreenBeryl's Manager
  • Billy KearnsFarmer
  • Amanda WalkerNurse Graham
  • Geoffrey BatemanPenrose
  • Peter GravesDoctor - England
  • Kenneth MidwoodJamieson
  • Richard OlivierYoung Delamere
  • Dorothea PhillipsNurse
  • Timian Alsaker
  • Tamara Asseyev
  • Sean Barry-WeskeAuction Opponent
  • Kuldeep Bhakoo
  • Alix DaykenYoung Beryl Markham
  • Andy LyallMan at Polo Match
  • Alexander McGuinnessYoung Richard Markham
  • Serena McGuinnessYoung Beryl Markham
  • David Neville
  • Sidede Onyulo
  • George TardiosAristocrat
  • Royston MuntHorse Handler (uncredited)
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