Watch Burning an Illusion (1981) Official Trailer
6.1 / 10 IMDb November 13, 1981 1h 46m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 46m
Release Date
November 13, 1981
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
Writers
Producers
Cast
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Cassie McFarlane
as Pat Williams
Victor Romero Evans
as Del Bennett
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Beverley Martin
as Sonia
Angela Wynter
as Cynthia
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Malcolm Frederick
as Chamberlain
Chris Tummings
as Scotty
Trevor Laird
as Pest
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Corinne Skinner-Carter
as Pat's Mother
John Cannon
as Prison Warder
Nicola Wright
as Christine
Larrington Walker
as Tony
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Marva Buchanan
as Lorna
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Suzanne Auguiste
as Angela
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Ruddy L. Davis
as Pat's Father
Brian Bovell
as Nat West
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Leroy Anderson
as Richard
Andy de la Tour
as Foreman
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Janet Kay
as Singer in Club (Self)
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Millie Kiarie
as Chairwoman
Gary McDonald
as Policeman
Production Companies
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