The Old Devils

The Old Devils (1992)

An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance are rekindled and rivalries resurrected in this turbulent story of ageing, friendship, lust, nostalgia and nationalism.

Director: Tristram Powell

Casts

	John Stride as Alun Weaver
	Sheila Allen as Rhiannon Weaver
	Ray Smith as Charlie Norris
	Elizabeth Morgan as Sophie Norris
	James Grout as Peter Thomas
	Anne Stallybrass as Muriel Thomas
	Bernard Hepton as Malcolm Cellan-Davies
	Anna Cropper as Gwen Cellan-Davies
	Elizabeth Spriggs as Dorothy Morgan
	Gerald James as Percy Morgan
	Desmond Barrit as Tarquin Jones
	Howell Evans as Gareth Pumphrey
	Pippa Guard as Rosemary Weaver
	Tristram Jellinek as Victor Norris
	Dilys Price as Sian Smith
	Joy Roston as Angharad Pumphrey
	Noel Williams as Dr Dewi
	Simon Corris as Young Peter
	Colin Heber-Percy as Young Malcolm
	Shirley King as Laura Morgan
	John Lovat as William
	Sian Owen as Literary Lady
	Ian Puleston-Davies as Young Charlie
	Sian Rhys as Young Gwen
	Clara Salaman as Young Rhiannon
	Anwen Williams as Eluned
	James Frank Benson as Minister
	Caroline Berry as Delyth
	Robert Blythe as Bearded Thug
	David Charles as Glam Rad Reporter
	Meredith Edwards as Old Bore
	Islwyn Evans as Gwynfor Pratt RA
	Bernard Latham as English Barman
	Anna Linstrum as Young Angharad
	Molly Parkin as Self
	Gareth Potter as Wine Waiter
	John Prior as Intercity Steward
	Steve Speirs as Gareth's Fan in Pub
	Stan Stennett as Haydn Pignatelli
	William Roberts as Llewellyn Caswallon Pugh
	Dorien Thomas as Unpleasant Young Man
	Hugh Thomas as Alun's Fan in Bookshop
	Huw Tudor as Hywel Cramp
	Mark Venables as Adrian
	Terry Victor as Taxi Driver
	Jack Walters as Billy Morgan
	Tony Wright as Helmut
	Andrea Hessayon as Waitress

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