United Kingdom / Aug 19, 2022 / 15 / Re-Release
1h 46min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Corinne Skinner-Carter | Pat's Mother |
| John Cannon | Prison Warder |
| Nicola Wright | Christine |
| Larrington Walker | Tony |
| Marva Buchanan | Lorna |
| Suzanne Auguiste | Angela |
| Ruddy L. Davis | Pat's Father |
| Brian Bovell | Nat West |
| Leroy Anderson | Richard |
| Andy de la Tour | Foreman |
| Janet Kay | Singer in Club (Self) |
| Millie Kiarie | Chairwoman |
| Gary McDonald | Policeman |
| Ian Cullen | Desk Sergeant |
| Loftus Burton | Solicitor |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Burning an Illusion |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | BFI |
| Release date | 13 novembre 1981 |
| Production | Vivien Pottersman |
| Writer | Menelik Shabazz |
| Editing | Judy Seymour |
| Cinematography | Roy Cornwall |
| Assistant directors | Menelik Shabazz |
| Camera operators | Roy Cornwall |
| Additional photography | Roy Cornwall |
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| Production design | Miranda Melville |
| Art direction | Miranda Melville |
| Set decoration | Miranda Melville |
| Music | Ras Angels, Seyoum Netfa |
| Sound | Ras Angels, Seyoum Netfa |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Nov 13, 1981 / 15 / Originally AA
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