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A sad gay story
5.7 / 10 IMDb August 20, 1969 1h 36m
An aging gay couple owns a barber shop in the East End of London. One of them is a part-time actor about to go on trial for propositioning a police officer. The action takes place over the course of one night as they discuss their loving but often volatile past together and possible future without each other.
Director
Runtime
1h 36m
Release Date
August 20, 1969
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
Writers
Producers
Cast
Rex Harrison
as Charles Dyer
Richard Burton
as Harry Leeds
Cathleen Nesbitt
as Harry's Mother
Beatrix Lehmann
as Charlie's Mother
Stephen Lewis
as Jack
Neil Wilson
as Policeman
Gordon Heath
as Postman
Avril Angers
as Miss Ricard
Shelagh Fraser
as Cub Mistress
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Gwen Nelson
as Matron
Pat Heywood
as Nurse
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Dermot Kelly
as Gravedigger
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Jake Kavanagh
as Choirboy
Michael Rogers
as Drag Singer (as Rogers)
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Royston Starr
as Drag Singer (as Starr)
Production Companies
Stanley Donen Films
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