The read
It runs a compact 1h 3m.
Synopsis
A view of the inhabitants of a derelict road in Manchester, unsatisfied with their lives and routines. A young man locks himself away from the world. An older woman flirts with a soldier on leave. Two men invite two girls into an empty house.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
18 audience votes
Key crew
- Alan ClarkeDirector
- Jim CartwrightWriter
Cast
- Neil DudgeonBrink
- Jane HorrocksLouise
- Andrew WildeBrother
- William ArmstrongEddie
- Willie RossDad
- Mossie SmithCarole
- Barbara KeoghBrenda
- Moya BradyClare
- David ThewlisJoey
- Alan DavidJerry
- Lesley SharpValerie
- Susan BrownHelen