Shoreleave
Synopsis
Inspired by true events. Billy (Phil Daniels) comes home on shore leave from the Royal Navy, and discovers that his brother Michael has died two weeks prior to his leave. Trying to piece together what happened, Billy becomes enamoured with Myra (Joanne Whalley), a nightclub singer.
Top Cast
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Phil Daniels
Billy
Joanne Whalley
Myra
Bryan Pringle
Uncle Harry
Edward Tudor-Pole
AWOL
Steven Woodcock
Washington
James Snell
Briggs
Steve Sweeney
Patsy
Trish Cooke
Cathy
Cynthia Powell
Mrs Baker
Ancel McFarlane
David
Morris Blake
Priest
Sydney Golder
Mourner
Ozzie Stephens
Council Workman
Sam Coffey
Dead Friend
Steve Fletcher
Dead Friend
Sean Mahoney
Uniform
Ian Dodds
Ambulance Man
Sean Van Hales
Comedian
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allen Irvine
- Screenplay & Story
- Allen Irvine
- Original Title
- Shoreleave
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allen Irvine
Allen Irvine
Alex Usborne
Department Leadership Roster
Allen Irvine
Director
Allen Irvine
Writer
Alex Usborne
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoreleave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shoreleave about?
Inspired by true events. Billy (Phil Daniels) comes home on shore leave from the Royal Navy, and discovers that his brother Michael has died two weeks prior to his leave. Trying to piece together what happened, Billy becomes enamoured with Myra (Joanne Whalley), a nightclub singer.
Who directed Shoreleave?
Shoreleave was directed by Allen Irvine.
Who stars in Shoreleave?
The principal cast of Shoreleave includes Phil Daniels, Joanne Whalley, Bryan Pringle, Edward Tudor-Pole, Steven Woodcock.
When was Shoreleave released and how long is it?
Shoreleave was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 37m.