The Leaving of Liverpool (1992)

Two English children are uprooted from their beloved Liverpool dockside to the alien environment of Australia in the years following World War Two.

Director:

Michael Jenkins

Writers:

John Alsop, Sue Smith

Stars:

Kevin Knapman, Christine Tremarco, Frances Barber

5 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Knapman	...	Bert (as Kevin Jones)
Christine Tremarco	...	Lily
Frances Barber	...	Ellen, Lily's mother
John Hargreaves	...	Harry
Bill Hunter	...	Father O'Neill
Martin Jacobs	...	Brother Matthew
Frank Whitten	...	Brother Jerome
David Kaff	...	Wilson
Darren Yap	...	David
Pamela Rabe	...	Mrs. Lang
Colin Moody	...	Mr. Symonds
Gary Henshaw	...	Alf
Walter Brown	...	Bishop
Jai Kemp	...	Bonesy
Peter Braunstein	...	Country Doctor

Storyline

Two English children are uprooted from their beloved Liverpool dockside to the alien environment of Australia in the years following World War Two.

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Plot Keywords:

liverpool | world war two | juvenile delinquency | female protagonist | spanking | 

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Details

Country:

UK Australia

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Lidcombe, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Roadshow Coote & Carroll

Technical Specs

Runtime:

180 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 widescreen

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Working Class Hero
Written and Performed by John Lennon

User Reviews

"Gripping, Moving, Sometimes Disturbing...Always Believable"

This gripping, moving and sometimes disturbing portrayal is so powerful that it will leave you deep in contemplation but at the same time hand you a sizeable chunk of cheery satisfaction, for this drama boasts a finely executed array of acting talents that make this lengthy time piece perfectly believable. A UK drama that Britons can be truly proud of.

PJW