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Bleak Moments

Bleak Moments

19716.11h 51m

Overview

Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.

Directed by Mike Leigh
Written by Mike Leigh
Produced by Les Blair
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Top Cast

Anne Raitt

Anne Raitt

Sylvia

S

Sarah Stephenson

Hilda

Eric Allan

Eric Allan

Peter

J

Joolia Cappleman

Pat

M

Mike Bradwell

Norman

M

Malcolm Smith

Norman's Friend

Donald Sumpter

Donald Sumpter

Norman's Friend

Liz Smith

Liz Smith

Pat's Mother

C

Christopher Martin

Sylvia's Boss

Linda Beckett

Linda Beckett

Remedial Trainee

Themes & Keywords

based on play or musicaltenantfolk singermental illnessindependent film

About Bleak Moments

Bleak Moments is a comedy, drama film released in 1971 exploring themes of based on play or musical, tenant, folk singer, mental illness, independent film. Directed by Mike Leigh, it stars Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan. Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.

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