Bleak Moments

Bleak Moments

Bleak Moments

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Bleak Moments

1971

1h 51m

6.1(40 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Anne Raitt

Sylvia

Anne Raitt

Acting

Sarah Stephenson

Hilda

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Acting

Eric Allan

Peter

Eric Allan

Acting

Joolia Cappleman

Pat

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Directing

Mike Bradwell

Norman

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Acting

Malcolm Smith

Norman's Friend

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Donald Sumpter

Norman's Friend

Donald Sumpter

Acting

Liz Smith

Pat's Mother

Liz Smith

Acting

Christopher Martin

Sylvia's Boss

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Linda Beckett

Remedial Trainee

Linda Beckett

Acting

Sandra Bolton

Remedial Trainee

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Una Brandon-Jones

Superviser

Una Brandon-Jones

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Ronald Eng

Waiter

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Reginald Stewart

Man in Restaurant

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Stephen Churchett

Remedial Trainee

Stephen Churchett

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