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Dora Bryan | ... |
Helen
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Robert Stephens | ... |
Peter Smith
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Rita Tushingham | ... |
Jo [Josephine]
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Murray Melvin | ... |
Geoffrey Ingham
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Paul Danquah | ... |
Jimmy
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Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
Michael Bilton | ... |
Landlord
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Eunice Black | ... |
Schoolteacher
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David Boliver | ... |
Bert
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Margo Cunningham | ... |
Landlady
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A. Goodman | ... |
Rag and Bone Man
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John Harrison | ... |
Cave Attendant
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Veronica Howard | ... |
Gladys
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Moira Kaye | ... |
Doris
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Graham Roberts |
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Valerie Scarden | ... |
Woman in Shoe Shop
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Black and white, gay and straight, mothers and daughters, class, and coming of age. Jo is working class, in her teens, living with her drunk and libidinous mother in northern England. When mom marries impulsively, Jo is out on the streets; she and Geoffrey, a gay co worker who's adrift himself, find a room together. Then Jo finds herself pregnant after a one night stand with Jimmy, a Black sailor. Geoffrey takes over the preparations for the baby's birth, and becomes, in effect, the child's father. The three of them seem to have things sorted out when Jo's mother reappears on the scene, assertive and domineering. Which "family" will emerge? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
This is a sensitive and wonderful film about a young unwed mother who is befriended by a somewhat unlikely companion - and together they have something beautiful and rich. I never tire of seeing this film - it captures all the hopelessness and hopefulness of youth - and perhaps, life in general.