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The C-Word

The C-Word

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The C Word is an adaptation of Lisa Lynch's inspiring and candid book, based on her blog, about her battle with cancer.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

5.6/10

Release Date

03 May 2015

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Sheridan Smith

Sheridan Smith

Lisa Lynch

Paul Nicholls

Paul Nicholls

Pete Lynch

Rebekah Staton

Rebekah Staton

Gabby

Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney

Ian McFarlane

Susannah Fielding

Susannah Fielding

Abigail

Stephanie Vogt

Stephanie Vogt

Sara

Tom Hutch

Tom Hutch

Jack

Haydn Gwynne

Haydn Gwynne

Jane McFarlane

Chrissie Cotterill

Chrissie Cotterill

Nurse

Silas Carson

Silas Carson

Professor Kefah Mokbel

Orla Fitzgerald

Orla Fitzgerald

Mary - Chemo Nurse

Marcus Griffiths

Marcus Griffiths

Pete's Colleague

Jamie Baughan

Jamie Baughan

Sam

Peter Landi

Peter Landi

Anaesthetist

Michael Heath

Michael Heath

Wig Man

Naomi Ryan

Naomi Ryan

Wig Shop Girl

Candida Gubbins

Candida Gubbins

Tanning Salon Woman

Janette Legge

Janette Legge

Hotel Woman

Tom Cotcher

Tom Cotcher

Hotel Man

Thusitha Jayasundera

Thusitha Jayasundera

Therapist

Amy Strange

Amy Strange

Ellie

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