One in Five
Synopsis
Invites a diverse throng of gay men and lesbians to a party in the hallowed arches of London’s Heaven nightclub. Lesbian punks, drag queens and moustachioed muscle Marys mingle and chat about the problems facing queer people in Britain and how to tackle them. Grace Jones performs.
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Grace Jones
Self - "The Apple Stretching" Musical Performer
Graham Chapman
Self (uncredited)
Tim Fry
Self - "Hetero Hero" Musical Performer
Killer Wales
Self - "Heart" Musical Performer
Jacky Taylor
Self - "May I Call You My Friend" Musical Performer
Stephanie Pugsley
Self - Interviewer/"May I Call You My Friend" Musical Performer
Carol Prior
Self - "Free To Be" Musical Performer
Bernardine Evaristo
Self - "Free To Be" Musical Performer
Floyd Anthony Pearce
Self - "Free To Be" Musical Performer
David Raven
Self (The Trollettes) - "Free To Be" Musical Performer
Jimmy Court
Self (The Trollettes) - "Free To Be" Musical Performer
Jack Babuscio
Self - Film Critic
Kate Crutchley
Badgie Dyke
John Judd
Policeman
Paul Dart
Ultimate Cruiser
Bernard Padden
Monologuist
Wendy Wattage
Monologuist
Jim Ennis
Monologuist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Oremland, Ken Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Araminta Ditch, Alan Pope, Stephen Hatton
- Original Score
- Steve Barlby, John Altman
- Original Title
- One in Five
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Oremland, Ken Howard
Araminta Ditch, Alan Pope, Stephen Hatton
Steve Barlby, John Altman
Carl Thompson
Paul Oremland
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Oremland
Director
Araminta Ditch
Writer
Alan Pope
Writer
Stephen Hatton
Writer
Carl Thompson
Editor
Paul Oremland
Producer
Ken Howard
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About One in Five
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What is One in Five about?
Invites a diverse throng of gay men and lesbians to a party in the hallowed arches of London’s Heaven nightclub. Lesbian punks, drag queens and moustachioed muscle Marys mingle and chat about the problems facing queer people in Britain and how to tackle them. Grace Jones performs.
Who directed One in Five?
One in Five was directed by Paul Oremland, Ken Howard.
Who stars in One in Five?
The principal cast of One in Five includes Grace Jones, Graham Chapman, Tim Fry, Killer Wales, Jacky Taylor.
When was One in Five released and how long is it?
One in Five was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for One in Five?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One in Five was composed by Steve Barlby, John Altman.