Addresses some of the major 60s social issues - a bored rich London-girl from Chelsea decides to go "slumming" in depressed Battersea, getting a flat and starts factory-work and makes friends... of which one has to get an illegal abortion.
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| Suzy Kendall | ... |
Polly
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| Dennis Waterman | ... |
Pete
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| Maureen Lipman | ... |
Sylvie
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| Adrienne Posta | ... |
Rube
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| Liz Fraser | ... |
Mrs. McCarthy
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Linda Cole | ... |
Pauline
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Doreen Herrington | ... |
Rita
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Jessie Robins | ... |
Lil
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| Barbara Archer | ... |
May
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Ruby Head | ... |
Edith
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| Susan George | ... |
Joyce
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Sandra Williams | ... |
Sheilah
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| Michael Robbins | ... |
Figgins
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| Michael Gothard | ... |
Terry
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| Billy Murray | ... |
Ray
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| Michael Standing | ... |
John
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| Alfie Bass | ... |
Charlie
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| Aubrey Morris | ... |
Creely
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Hylda Baker | ... |
Winnie
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Shaun Curry | ... |
Ted
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Olwen Griffiths | ... |
Fat Lil
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Queenie Watts | ... |
Mrs. Hardy
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The Delecardos | ... |
Pop Group
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| Lockwood West | ... |
Magistrate
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| Michael Barrington | ... |
Barrister
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Yvonne Manners | ... |
Hotel Receptionist
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Harry Hutchinson | ... |
Hotel Porter
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| Larry Martyn | ... |
Barrow Boy
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Derek Ware | ... |
Ted's Friend
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John Adams | ... |
Man in Court (uncredited)
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| Peter Attard | ... |
Bert (uncredited)
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Roy Beck | ... |
Factory worker (uncredited)
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Maurice Bush | ... |
Factory Worker (uncredited)
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Ronald Clarke | ... |
Mate (uncredited)
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Maurice Connor | ... |
Factory Worker (uncredited)
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| Maxwell Craig | ... |
Bystander at Street Brawl (uncredited)
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Gladys Dawson | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Josie Grant | ... |
Factory Worker (uncredited)
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Hilda Green | ... |
Factory Worker (uncredited)
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Ron Gregory | ... |
Court Official (uncredited)
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Eric Kent | ... |
Factory Worker (uncredited)
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Alf Mangan | ... |
Barrow Boy (uncredited)
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Michael Martin | ... |
Police Inspector (uncredited)
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Leslie Meadows | ... |
Ron (uncredited)
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| Mike Reid | ... |
Policeman Outside Court (uncredited)
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Mark Rose | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Anthony Sharman | ... |
Tom (uncredited)
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| Douglas Sheldon | ... |
Villain (uncredited)
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| Tina Simmons | ... |
Factory Worker (uncredited)
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John Timberlake | ... |
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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Jim Tyson | ... |
Barman (uncredited)
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Robert Vossler | ... |
Policeman in Courtroom (uncredited)
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| Stephen Whittaker | ... |
Alf (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Stallholder (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Peter Collinson | ||
Written by
| Roger Smith | ... | (screenplay) |
| Nell Dunn | ... | (adapted from the book by) |
Produced by
| John Brabourne | ... | producer |
| Harry Fine | ... | associate producer |
| Anthony Havelock-Allan | ... | producer |
| Ned Sherrin | ... | producer |
Music by
| Mike Hugg | ||
| Manfred Mann | ||
Cinematography by
| Arthur Lavis | ... | director of photography |
| Tony Spratling | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| John Trumper | ||
Casting By
| Robert Lennard | ||
Art Direction by
| Kenneth Jones | ... | (as Ken Jones) |
| Seamus Flannery | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Carol Beckett | ... | hairdresser |
| Dorrie Hamilton | ... | make-up (as Doré Hamilton) |
Production Management
| David Griffith | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael Dryhurst | ... | assistant director |
| Tony Klinger | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Alf Pegley | ... | props |
| Milly Burns | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | sound re-recordist |
| George Stephenson | ... | sound mixer |
| Roy Taylor | ... | dubbing editor |
| Harry Fairbairn | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Robin O'Donoghue | ... | assistant sound re-recordist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Albert Cowlard | ... | grip (as Albert Cowland) |
| Jock Napper | ... | gaffer |
| Barrie Payne | ... | still photographer (as Barry Payne) |
| Ron Robson | ... | camera operator |
| Brian Bennett | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Nobby Madden | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Tom McGuinness | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| George Watts | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ray Beck | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Richard Gill | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Mike Hugg | ... | conductor / songs written by |
| Manfred Mann | ... | conductor / songs performed by (as The Manfred Mann Group) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Doreen Dearnaley | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Norma Garment | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount British Pictures (1968) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1968) (United States) (theatrical) (A Paramount Picture)
- Paramount Films of India (1969) (India) (theatrical)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2013) (Canada) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2013) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Twickenham Film Studios (studio facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | Don't get caught was what she wasn't taught. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lulu turned down the role of Rube. See more » |
| Goofs | When Sylvie and Rube are singing in the pub, there are many cutaways which show the pub customers joining in the songs. On most of these, a large piece of dirt is visible at the top of the frame. Someone didn't perform the obligatory "hair in the gate" check before loading the film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Backs British Films (1968). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Up The Junction (Main Title) See more » |