The Rocking Horse Winner (1982)
In Paul's family, there is always talk about needing more money. The tension in the household over lack of funds weighs heavily on Paul's young mind. After Paul's uncle cracks a joke about "filthy lucker", he becomes obsessed with finding luck, so that his family will have the money they need. His luck at the race track begins to improve, but the cost may be higher than anyone knows. Nominated for a BAFTA award in 1983.
Director:
Robert Bierman
Writer:
Howard Schuman
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Eleanor David as Mrs. Grahame |
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Charles Keating as Oscar |
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Gabriel Byrne as Bassett |
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Charles Hathorn as Paul |
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Elizabeth Millbank as Governess |
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Geoffrey Whitehead as Father |
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Marissa Dunlop as Flora |
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Chloe Billington as Joan |
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Nicholas Farrell as Lawyer |
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Michael Denison as Race Commentator |
| Sound | Mike Harris | Sound |
| Costume & Make-Up | Desna Bell Briggs | Wardrobe Assistant |
| Sound | Colin Towns | Music |
| Art | Norris Spencer | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Gordon Kaye | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Carlo Manzi | Costume Design |
| Editing | Freddie Rowe | Editor |
| Writing | Howard Schuman | Screenplay |
| Camera | David MacDonald | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Roger Lyons | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Robert Bierman | Director |
| Writing | D. H. Lawrence | Story |
