Lucky 50 years old

“Set in Liverpool in the early 70s, the film tells the story of Samuel 'lucky' Ubooto, a half African, half Irish man in his 20s whose decidedly unlucky career as a criminal has resulted in a series of stretches in prison for theft. The story follows Lucky on the day of his release from his latest sentence. As he wanders around Liverpool, not really belonging anywhere, it becomes clear that he is still waiting for his father, a man who has long since abandoned Lucky and his family, to return and take him back 'home' to Africa.” - Richard Parkin

Credits

Lucky Cast

Name Character
Paul Barber He was 22, now 73 years old as Sam ‘Lucky’ Ubootu
Michael Sheard He was 35, 67 years old when he died as Prison officer
Anna Manahan She was 49, 84 years old when she died as Mother
Frederick Treves He was 48, 86 years old when he died as Prison governor

Lucky Crew

Name Department
Alun Owen as Writer. He was 48 (69) years old when He died Writing
Gordon Flemyng as Director. He was 39 (61) years old when He died Directing
Lucky (50 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, February 05, 1974