The read
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
An aimless young man, Johnny, is sent prison. He entrusts his beloved dog, Evie, to the care of his former lover and best friend, Frank. When he gets out of prison, he has to face difficulties at home. Added to this, is the fact that he may have to give up Evie to Frank.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
18 audience votes
Key crew
- Colin GreggDirector
- Hugh StoddartWriter
Cast
- Alan BatesFrank Meadows
- Gary OldmanJohnny
- Liz SmithMillie
- Max WallTom
- Frances BarberMegan
- Sheila BallantineMargaret
- Pat KeenMiss Sweeting
- David SwiftBill
- Paula JacobsDeirdre
- Ivor RobertsHarry
- Barbara NewMrs Grant
- Edward JewesburyJudge
Stills
Themes
bisexualitydoglgbtparoleegay theme