Burning an Illusion
“the story of a Black woman's awakening”
Synopsis
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.
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Burning an Illusion (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-23
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Cassie McFarlane
Pat Williams
Victor Romero Evans
Del Bennett
Beverley Martin
Sonia
Angela Wynter
Cynthia
Malcolm Frederick
Chamberlain
Chris Tummings
Scotty
Trevor Laird
Pest
Corinne Skinner-Carter
Pat's Mother
John Cannon
Prison Warder
Nicola Wright
Christine
Larrington Walker
Tony
Marva Buchanan
Lorna
Suzanne Auguiste
Angela
Ruddy L. Davis
Pat's Father
Brian Bovell
Nat West
Leroy Anderson
Richard
Andy de la Tour
Foreman
Janet Kay
Singer in Club (Self)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Menelik Shabazz
- Screenplay & Story
- Menelik Shabazz
- Original Score
- Ras Angels, Seyoum Netfa
- Original Title
- Burning an Illusion
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Menelik Shabazz
Menelik Shabazz
Ras Angels, Seyoum Netfa
Roy Cornwall
Judy Seymour
Vivien Pottersman
Department Leadership Roster
Menelik Shabazz
Director
Menelik Shabazz
Writer
Judy Seymour
Editor
Roy Cornwall
Director of Photography
Vivien Pottersman
Producer
Ras Angels
Original Music Composer
Seyoum Netfa
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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BD Release: 1981-1985
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1981-1985
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burning an Illusion
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What is Burning an Illusion about?
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.
Who directed Burning an Illusion?
Burning an Illusion was directed by Menelik Shabazz.
Who stars in Burning an Illusion?
The principal cast of Burning an Illusion includes Cassie McFarlane, Victor Romero Evans, Beverley Martin, Angela Wynter, Malcolm Frederick.
When was Burning an Illusion released and how long is it?
Burning an Illusion was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Burning an Illusion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Burning an Illusion was composed by Ras Angels, Seyoum Netfa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Burning an Illusion?
Burning an Illusion holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).