The Fifteen Streets
Synopsis
In northern England around 1900, the worker John O'Brien lives near poverty in a small house in the worker's district. He falls in love with Mary, the teacher of his highly intelligent younger sister Kathy and daughter of a rich family. Their love is doomed by the social difference, but the vigorous Mary refuses to allow outer circumstances destroying their love.
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The Fifteen Streets | Catherine Cookson | DramaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-17
Top Cast
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Owen Teale
John O'Brien
Sean Bean
Dominic O'Brien
Clare Holman
Mary Llewellyn
Billie Whitelaw
Beatrice Llewellyn
Ian Bannen
Peter Bracken
Jane Horrocks
Christine Bracken
Mark Mulholland
Fr. O'Malley
Anny Tobin
Mary Ellen O'Brien
Leslie Schofield
Shane O'Brien
Faye Dannell
Katie O'Brien
Gillian Hope
Molly O'Brien
Scott Frazer
Mick O'Brien
Frank Windsor
James Llewellyn
Colin Bavidge
David Bracken
Barbara Marten
Hannah Kelly
Madeleine Moffat
Bella Bradley
Jean Southern
Peggy Flaherty
Margery Bone
Nancy Kelly
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wheatley
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Bettinson
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- The Fifteen Streets
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Tyne Tees Television, World Wide International Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wheatley
Rob Bettinson, Catherine Cookson, Rosemary Anne Sisson
Colin Towns
Ken Morgan
Martin Walsh
Geraint Wyn Davies, Ray Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Geraint Wyn Davies
Producer
Ray Marshall
Producer
Martin Walsh
Editor
Chris Edwards
Production Design
Rob Bettinson
Screenplay
Ken Morgan
Director of Photography
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
David Wheatley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fifteen Streets
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What is The Fifteen Streets about?
In northern England around 1900, the worker John O'Brien lives near poverty in a small house in the worker's district. He falls in love with Mary, the teacher of his highly intelligent younger sister Kathy and daughter of a rich family. Their love is doomed by the social difference, but the vigorous Mary refuses to allow outer circumstances destroying their love.
Who directed The Fifteen Streets?
The Fifteen Streets was directed by David Wheatley.
Who stars in The Fifteen Streets?
The principal cast of The Fifteen Streets includes Owen Teale, Sean Bean, Clare Holman, Billie Whitelaw, Ian Bannen.
When was The Fifteen Streets released and how long is it?
The Fifteen Streets was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fifteen Streets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fifteen Streets was composed by Colin Towns.
Is The Fifteen Streets based on a book or true story?
The Fifteen Streets is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Cookson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fifteen Streets?
The Fifteen Streets holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).