Episode 5
Adaptation of the John Irving novel, dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths. As the draft cards for the Vietnam War arrive, Johnny cannot understand why Owen is so keen to join up.
Adaptation of the John Irving novel, dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths.
As the draft cards for the Vietnam War arrive, Johnny cannot understand why Owen is desperate to join the combat branch. But following his prophetic vision, Owen believes that there are higher forces at work.
John ...... Henry Goodman
Owen Meany ...... Toby Jones
Johnny ...... Max Baldry
Rev Merrill ...... Vincent Marzello
Hester ...... Sarah Goldberg
Major Rawls ...... William Hope
Mr Meany ...... Jonathan Tafler
Mrs Meany ...... Jill Cardo
Dick Jarvits ...... Harry Mcentire
Mother/Nun ...... Janice Acquah
Father ...... Jonathan Tafler
Girl ...... Donnla Hughes
Vocal coach for the voice of Owen Meany: Penny Dyer.
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