David Thewlis stars as Inspector Goole in this 2015 BBC adaptation of J.B. Priestley’s classic play, alongside Ken Stott as Arthur Birling, Sophie Rundle as Sheila Birling and Miranda Richardson as Sybil Birling.
Main cast
- Inspector GooleDavid ThewlisMain
- Arthur BirlingKen StottMain
- Sybil BirlingMiranda RichardsonMain
- Sheila BirlingSophie RundleMain
- Eric BirlingFinn ColeMain
- Gerald CroftKyle SollerMain
Supporting cast
- Edna (the maid)Lucy PhelpsSupp
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About this cast
This acclaimed BBC One television film brings J.B. Priestley’s timeless play to screen. David Thewlis leads as the enigmatic Inspector Goole investigating the suicide of a young woman. The stellar ensemble cast also includes Ken Stott, Miranda Richardson, Sophie Rundle and Finn Cole.
FAQs
Who plays Inspector Goole in An Inspector Calls?
David Thewlis plays the mysterious Inspector Goole in the 2015 BBC film.
Who plays Arthur Birling in An Inspector Calls?
Ken Stott plays the patriarch Arthur Birling.
Who plays Sheila Birling in An Inspector Calls?
Sophie Rundle plays the daughter Sheila Birling.
Is An Inspector Calls a film or TV series?
It is a one-off television film, broadcast on BBC One on 13 September 2015.
What is An Inspector Calls about?
The story follows a family dinner party interrupted by a police inspector investigating the suicide of a young woman, gradually revealing each family member’s complicity.
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