Dreams of Leaving (1980)
William came to work in Fleet Street in 1971. London meant girls, as many girls as he could find. Then he met Caroline and so it began, that very strange summer ... Caroline said the best of her life.
Director: David Hare
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Bill Nighy as William |
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Kate Nelligan as Charlotte |
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Andrew Seear as Andrew |
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Mel Smith as Xan |
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Johnny Shannon as Stievel |
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Helen Lindsay as Mrs Alexander |
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Julian Littman as Aaron |
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Charles Dance as Colin |
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Hilton McRae as Robert |
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Tony Mathews as Gallery Owner |
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Gary Holton as Keith |
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Raymond Brody as Keith's Lawyer |
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David Ryall as Drunk Journalist |
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Annie Hayes as Miss Collins |
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George Raistrick as Doctor |
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Maria Harper as Laura |
| Directing | David Hare | Director |
| Writing | David Hare | Writer |
| Writing | Roger Gregory | Script Editor |
| Production | David Rose | Producer |