Lucky (1974)
“Set in Liverpool in the early 70s, the film tells the story of Samuel 'Lucky' Ubooto, a half African, half Irish man in his 20s whose decidedly unlucky career as a criminal has resulted in a series of stretches in prison for theft. The story follows Lucky on the day of his release from his latest sentence. As he wanders around Liverpool, not really belonging anywhere, it becomes clear that he is still waiting for his father, a man who has long since abandoned Lucky and his family, to return and take him back 'home' to Africa.” - Richard Parkin
Director: Gordon Flemyng
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Paul Barber as Sam ‘Lucky’ Ubootu |
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Frederick Treves as Prison governor |
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Michael Sheard as Prison officer |
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Frank Moorey as Mr. Oliphant |
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Doreen Sloane as Shop assistant |
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Alan Erasmus as Errol |
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Anna Manahan as Mother |
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Peter Kerrigan as Det. Sgt. Williams |
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John Batty as Police driver |
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Joan Ann Maynard as Roxane |
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Alfred Fagon as West Indian |
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Angela Bruce as Nell |
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Tommy Eytle as Billy |
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John Robins as Dock policeman |
| Production | Peter Eckersley | Producer |
| Writing | Alun Owen | Writer |
| Directing | Gordon Flemyng | Director |
| Editing | Stan Challis | Editor |