To Keep Our Way of Life 65 years old

"Racism, jealousy and Machiavellianism run riot in this searing television play, with a commanding central performance from Errol John as a black man struggling to cope in a white-dominated British business. The petty discriminations of the employees are shockingly delineated; in one of the best scenes, an initially sympathetic worker reveals his prejudices when discussing his sick father. The bullying bosses are frighteningly realistic, and the bigotry of the business is further exposed when a Jewish employee threatens not to tow the party line. The last few lines of dialogue are chilling indeed. The play was written by Robert Morrow and broadcast live in Granada's Television Playhouse strand." - BFI Player

Credits

To Keep Our Way of Life Cast

Name Character
Errol John He was 34, 63 years old when he died as Mr. Freitas

To Keep Our Way of Life Crew

Name Department
Cliff Owen as Director. He was 39 (73) years old when He died Directing
To Keep Our Way of Life (65 years)

  • Release day: Friday, March 27, 1959
  • Runtime: 52 minutes