United Kingdom 42 years old

Incendiary 1981 Play for Today, written by Jim Allen and directed by Roland Joffé that tells the story of a group of housing estate residents who attempt to organise against persistent rent rises.

Credits

United Kingdom Cast

Name Character
Ricky Tomlinson He was 42, now 84 years old as Dennis
Colin Welland He was 47, 81 years old when he died as Chief Constable James McBride
Bill Paterson He was 36, now 78 years old as Tony
Rosemary Martin She was 44, 61 years old when she died as Barbara Sullivan MP
Colin Heywood as Reporter
Peter Copley He was 66, 93 years old when he died as Commissioner
Fred Pearson He was 58, 86 years old when he died as Chief Executive

United Kingdom Crew

Name Department
Roland Joffé as Director. He was 36 (now 78) years old Directing
Jim Allen as Writer. He was 55 (72) years old when He died Writing
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United Kingdom (42 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, December 08, 1981
  • Runtime: 145 minutes