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Burning an Illusion

1981 · 1h 46m · 6.1 on TMDB

15

A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better.

Cast

Cassie McFarlane
Pat Williams
Victor Romero Evans
Del Bennett
Beverley Martin
Sonia
Angela Wynter
Cynthia

Malcolm Frederick

Chamberlain

Chris Tummings

Chris Tummings

Scotty

Trevor Laird

Trevor Laird

Pest

Corinne Skinner-Carter

Pat's Mother

John Cannon

John Cannon

Prison Warder

Nicola Wright

Nicola Wright

Christine

Larrington Walker

Larrington Walker

Tony

Marva Buchanan

Lorna

Production

Directed by

Menelik Shabazz

Where to watch

Criterion Channel
BFI Player Amazon Channel

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Released: November 13, 1981

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