Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.
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Anne Raitt | ... |
Sylvia
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Sarah Stephenson | ... |
Hilda
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Eric Allan | ... |
Peter
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Joolia Cappleman | ... |
Pat
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Mike Bradwell | ... |
Norman
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| Liz Smith | ... |
Pat's mother
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Malcolm Smith | ... |
Norman's friend
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| Donald Sumpter | ... |
Norman's friend
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Christopher Martin | ... |
Sylvia's boss
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Linda Beckett | ... |
Remedial trainee
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Sandra Bolton | ... |
Remedial trainee
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| Stephen Churchett | ... |
Remedial trainee
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Una Brandon-Jones | ... |
Supervisor
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Ronald Eng | ... |
Waiter
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Reginald Stewart | ... |
Man in restaurant
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Susan Glanville | ... |
Enthusiastic teacher
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Joanna Dickens | ... |
Stout teacher
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Christopher Leaver | ... |
Wine merchant
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Peter Chandler | ... |
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Brian Chenley | ... |
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| Ina Clough | ... |
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Pat Farrand | ... |
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Sandra Jewell | ... |
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Lin Layram | ... |
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Ruth Lesirge | ... |
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David Marigold | ... |
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Neil May | ... |
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P.A. Rowley | ... |
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Marion Turner | ... |
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Ken Wheatcroft | ... |
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Directed by
| Mike Leigh | ||
Written by
| Mike Leigh | ... | (scenario) |
Produced by
| Les Blair | ... | producer (as Leslie Blair) |
| Albert Finney | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Bahram Manocheri | ... | (as Bahram Manoochehri) |
Editing by
| Les Blair | ... | (as Leslie Blair) |
Editorial Department
| Sidney Holden | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Richard Rambaut | ||
Production Management
| Pat O'Donnell | ... | production manager |
Art Department
| Liz Dallas-Ross | ... | assistant art director |
| Esther Rowley | ... | graphics |
Sound Department
| Bob Bentley | ... | sound assistant |
| Charles B Frater | ... | post-production recording (as Charles B. Frater) |
| Bob Withey | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bahram Manocheri | ... | camera operator (as Bahram Manoochehri) |
| Roger Pratt | ... | assistant camera |
| Michel Préfontaine | ... | grip |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sue Vester | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Giles Camplin | ... | production assistant |
| Alison Read | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
- Autumn Productions
- Memorial Enterprises (in association with)
- British Film Institute (BFI) Production Board (in association with)
Distributors
- Contemporary Films (1972) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Soda Pictures (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1975) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Rank Film Laboratories (film processing)
Storyline
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Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate. Written by JCB |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was bankrolled by Memorial Films, co-owned by Albert Finney and Michael Medwin, who had recently enjoyed great success with Lindsay Anderson's If.... (1968) and were about to commence production on Gumshoe (1971). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Mike Leigh Making Plays (1982). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Nocturne E flat Opus 9 #2 See more » |
| Crazy Credits | "Any similarity between characters in this film and persons living or dead is entirely intentional." See more » |
| Quotes |
Peter:
Which do you find easier, eh, watching television or radio? Sylvia: I find it easier watching the radio. See more » |