
Across the Lake
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
Starring Anthony Hopkins as speed king Donald Campbell. Set in 1967, Campbell broke the 300mph water speed barrier in his beloved Bluebird K7.
Top Cast


Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Donald Campbell
Anthony Hopkins
Donald Campbell


Rosemary Leach
Rosemary Leach
Connie Robinson
Rosemary Leach
Connie Robinson
Mark Stratton
Mark Stratton
"Robbie" Robinson
Mark Stratton
"Robbie" Robinson
John Rowe
John Rowe
Jack Stanley
John Rowe
Jack Stanley


Ewan Hooper
Ewan Hooper
Leo Villa
Ewan Hooper
Leo Villa


Angela Richards
Angela Richards
Tonia Benn
Angela Richards
Tonia Benn


Dexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher
Jimmy
Dexter Fletcher
Jimmy
Brian Osborne
Brian Osborne
Maurie Parfitt
Brian Osborne
Maurie Parfitt


Julia Watson
Julia Watson
Sarah Williamson
Julia Watson
Sarah Williamson


Phyllis Calvert
Phyllis Calvert
Lady Dolly Campbell
Phyllis Calvert
Lady Dolly Campbell
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