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Up the Junction (1968)

R 119 min  -  Drama  -   13 March 1968 (USA)
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Movie version of the BBC TV play that first addresses some of the major social issues of the day. A... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Collinson

Writers:

Roger Smith (screenplay), Nell Dunn (book)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Suzy Kendall Suzy Kendall ...
Polly
Dennis Waterman ...
Pete
Maureen Lipman Maureen Lipman ...
Sylvie
Adrienne Posta Adrienne Posta ...
Liz Fraser Liz Fraser ...
Mrs. McCarthy
Linda Cole Linda Cole ...
Pauline
Doreen Herrington Doreen Herrington ...
Rita
Jessie Robins Jessie Robins ...
Lil
Barbara Archer Barbara Archer ...
May
Ruby Head Ruby Head ...
Edith
Susan George ...
Joyce
Sandra Williams Sandra Williams ...
Sheilah
Michael Robbins Michael Robbins ...
Figgins
Michael Gothard ...
Terry
Billy Murray ...
Ray
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Storyline

Movie version of the BBC TV play that first addresses some of the major social issues of the day. A girl from a rich family in Chelsea is bored and decides to go "slumming" in depressed Battersea. She gets a flat and starts working in a factory and makes some friends there. One of her friends is pregnant but abortion is illegal ... Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>  

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Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Pera apo to stavrodromi See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

BHE Films, Crasto See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

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Connections

Referenced in The Making of 'The Italian Job' (2003) See more »