Cathy Come Home (1966)
Overview
A British woman faces a downward social climb thanks to her country's rigid and problem-ridden welfare system.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.696 |
Directed By
Ken Loach
Crew
Ken Loach
Jeremy Sandford
Ken Loach
Tony Garnett
Paul Jones
Tony Imi
Roy Watts
Sally Hulke
Valerie Spooner
TOP CAST
Carol White
Cathy Ward
Ray Brooks
Reg Ward
Wally Patch
Grandad
Adrienne Frame
Eileen
Winifred Dennis
Mrs. Ward
Emmett Hennessy
Johnny
Alec Coleman
Wedding Guest
Geoffrey Palmer
Property Agent
Gabrielle Hamilton
Welfare Officer
Phyllis Hickson
Mrs. Alley
Frank Veasey
Mr. Hodge
Barry Jackson
Rent Collector
James Benton
Man at Eviction
Ruth Kettlewell
Judge
John Baddeley
Housing Officer
Kathleen Broadhurst
Landlady
Ralph Lawton
Health Inspector
Lennard Pearce
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