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Bleak Moments
Bleak Moments

Bleak Moments

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ComedyDrama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

111 mins

Rating

6.056/10

Release Date

30 November 1971

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Anne Raitt

Anne Raitt

Sylvia

Sarah Stephenson

Sarah Stephenson

Hilda

Eric Allan

Eric Allan

Peter

Joolia Cappleman

Joolia Cappleman

Pat

Mike Bradwell

Mike Bradwell

Norman

Malcolm Smith

Malcolm Smith

Norman's Friend

Donald Sumpter

Donald Sumpter

Norman's Friend

Liz Smith

Liz Smith

Pat's Mother

Christopher Martin

Christopher Martin

Sylvia's Boss

Linda Beckett

Linda Beckett

Remedial Trainee

Sandra Bolton

Sandra Bolton

Remedial Trainee

Una Brandon-Jones

Una Brandon-Jones

Superviser

Ronald Eng

Ronald Eng

Waiter

Reginald Stewart

Reginald Stewart

Man in Restaurant

Stephen Churchett

Stephen Churchett

Remedial Trainee

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