Cathy Come Home (TV)
1966 · Movie · 75 min. · United Kingdom
The play tells the story of a young couple, Cathy (played by Carol White) and Reg (Ray Brooks). Initially their relationship flourishes and they have a child and move into a modern home. When Reg is injured and loses his job, they are evicted by bailiffs, and they face a life of poverty and unemployment, illegally squatting in empty houses and staying in shelters. Finally, Cathy has her children taken away by social services.
Direction Ken Loach
Cast Carol White · Ray Brooks · Winifred Dennis · Adrienne Frame · Wally Patch · Emmett Hennessy · Alec Coleman · Geoffrey Palmer · Barry Jackson · Liz McKenzie
Soundtrack Paul Jones
Screenplay Ken Loach · Jeremy Sandford
Cinematography Tony Imi
Original title The Wednesday Play: Cathy Come Home (TV)
7.2
41 votes (FilmAffinity)
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