Set in the early days of the reign of Queen Victoria provides an unusual historical representation of a black person's experience of England.
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William Targett
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Shope Shodeinde | ... |
Princess Tulip
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Elton Charles | ... |
Billy / Olu Targett
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Denyse Alexander | ... |
Mrs. Cherret
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Julia Swift | ... |
Annie
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| Pat Keen | ... |
Mrs. Bascombe
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| Nigel Hawthorne | ... |
Mr. Fosse
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Jill Spurrier | ... |
Mrs. Frickes
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Ray Smith | ... |
Fred Leake
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| Mick Ford | ... |
Tom Madgwick
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| Peter Benson | ... |
Charlie Nye
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| Ann Way | ... |
Mrs. Clall
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| Paola Dionisotti | ... |
Lucy Sturmey
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| George Costigan | ... |
Harry Targett
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| Clive Swift | ... |
Reverend Pottock
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| Bernard Hill | ... |
Carter
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| Barry Jackson | ... |
Carrier
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| Malcolm Storry | ... |
Sailor
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| Anthony Langdon | ... |
Jack Sait
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Ivor Roberts | ... |
Farmer Molton
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Victor Winding | ... |
Ship's Captain
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Norman Warwick | ... |
Landlord
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Shirley King | ... |
Landlord's Wife
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Directed by
| Jack Gold | ||
Written by
| David Garnett | ... | (novel) |
| James Saunders | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Verity Lambert | ... | executive producer |
| Otto Plaschkes | ... | producer |
Music by
| Carl Davis | ||
Cinematography by
| Brian Tufano | ||
Editing by
| Mike Taylor | ||
Editorial Department
| Mick Monks | ... | assistant editor |
| Peter Spenceley | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Patsy Pollock | ||
Art Direction by
| Carmen Dillon | ||
| Terry Pritchard | ||
Costume Design by
| Julie Harris | ||
Makeup Department
| Jeanette Freeman | ... | hair stylist |
| Wally Schneiderman | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Clive Reed | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gary White | ... | second assistant director |
| Vincent Winter | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Ron Baker | ... | prop buyer |
| Dave Jordan | ... | property master |
| Terry Pritchard | ... | set dresser |
| John Tregear | ... | stagehand |
| Gilly Noyes Court | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jack Davies | ... | boom operator |
| John Ireland | ... | dubbing editor |
| Bill Rowe | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Ivan Sharrock | ... | sound mixer |
| John Scarlett-Davis | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ray Evans | ... | gaffer |
| David Garfath | ... | camera operator |
| Terry Lewis | ... | best boy |
| Barrie Payne | ... | still photographer |
| Rob Prosser | ... | grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Brenda Dabbs | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Derek Hyde | ... | wardrobe master |
Location Management
| Andrew Buchanan | ... | location assistant |
| Clinton Cavers | ... | location assistant |
| John Engelman | ... | location caterer: Pinewood |
| John Lane | ... | location caterer: Pinewood |
Script and Continuity Department
| Yvonne Axworthy | ... | continuity (as Yvonne Axeworthy) |
Additional Crew
| Charles Cannon | ... | production accountant |
| Susan Kane | ... | producer's secretary |
| Liz Kerry | ... | production assistant |
| Doreen Landry | ... | unit publicist |
| Nosher Powell | ... | fight sequence arranger |
Production Companies
- Euston Films
- Ariel Productions Ltd.
- National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC) (in association with)
Distributors
- Effie Holdings (1980) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Shock (2013) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Steel an' Skin (Arts) Ltd. (African dancers)
- Berman's and Nathan's (costumes supplied by)
- Lee Lighting (lighting)
- Freeway CAM B.V. (collection account management)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | There were at least two previous attempts to bring David Garnett's source novella to the screen, by Bernhard Wicki in the 1930s and by William Wyler in the 1950s. Thanks in part to the story's themes of racism and mixed marriage, both failed to secure sufficient funds. See more » |