A Small Mourning (1989)
When Marjorie's husband of 20 years dies of a brain tumour, she's hit financially as well as emotionally. The money she makes packing tights in a factory isn't enough to cover her rent, and her TV is repossessed. Soon after the funeral she meets Arnold, a wealthy pub landlord, who squires her to the local Conservative Club ball in an effort to cheer her up. Life with Arnold promises not only companionship but undreamt-of luxury, but Marjorie's friends and family do not necessarily approve.
Director: Chris Bernard
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Alison Steadman as Marjorie |
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Stratford Johns as Arnold |
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Jack Deam as Robert (as Ian Deam) |
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Catherine Ivie as Debra |
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Elizabeth Bradley as Nellie |
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Tina Earl as Eileen |
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Pauline Yates as Barbara |
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Dinah Handley as Alice |
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Celia Gore-Booth as Mrs. O'Donoghue |
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Alan Bird as Priest |
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Elizabeth Crawford as First Harpy |
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Pat Mills as Second Harpy |
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Sheldon Goodinson as Altar Boy |
| Directing | Chris Bernard | Director |
| Writing | Martyn Hesford | Writer |
| Crew | Kevin Rowley | Cinematography |
| Sound | Stanley Myers | Music |
| Production | George Faber | Producer |
| Editing | Masahiro Hirakubo | Editor |