Abigail's Party (1977)
Overview
Beverly and Laurence are entertaining their new neighbours, Angela and Tony as well as Sue, whose teenage daughter, Abigail, is having a party. Over drinks and small talk, class differences and relationship difficulties emerge.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.477 |
Directed By
Mike Leigh
Crew
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh
Ron Bowman
Derek Miller-Timmins
Margaret Matheson
Kenneth Sharp
Toni Chapman
TOP CAST
Alison Steadman
Beverley
Tim Stern
Laurence
Janine Duvitski
Angela
John Salthouse
Tony
Harriet Reynolds
Susan
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