Lifelike
Synopsis
The producer and director are delighted with their television play about a comprehensive school. It seems truthful, authentic, really lifelike. But as rehearsals progress, a tense difference of opinion emerges between the author and the young schoolboy actor.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Peter Clay
Neil, TV producer
Alun Lewis
Andrew, TV director
Matthew Guinness
Martin, TV writer
Anny Tobin
Jenny, production secretary
Phil Rowlands
Ben, production assistant
Rob Edwards
Malcolm, actor
Jennifer Lonsdale
Julie, actress
John Ringham
Paul Bennett, actor
Paul Easom
Alan, a teenager
Jason Kemp
Piers, a teenager
Maureen Nelson
First chaperone
Sally Lewis
Second chaperone
Craig McFarlane
Damien
Paul Tropea
The Storer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Bartlett
- Screenplay & Story
- John Challen
- Original Title
- Lifelike
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Bartlett
John Challen
Anne Head
Department Leadership Roster
John Challen
Writer
Peter Bartlett
Director
Anne Head
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lifelike
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lifelike about?
The producer and director are delighted with their television play about a comprehensive school. It seems truthful, authentic, really lifelike. But as rehearsals progress, a tense difference of opinion emerges between the author and the young schoolboy actor.
Who directed Lifelike?
Lifelike was directed by Peter Bartlett.
Who stars in Lifelike?
The principal cast of Lifelike includes Peter Clay, Alun Lewis, Matthew Guinness, Anny Tobin, Phil Rowlands.
When was Lifelike released and how long is it?
Lifelike was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.