Cathy Come Home
Synopsis
Cathy and Reg are a couple with three young children, who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his well-paid job. Gripping and emotional, Cathy Come Home remains a truly ground-breaking piece of dramatic fiction, engaging viewers with social issues, such as homelessness, unemployment and the rights of mothers to keep their own children.
Top Cast
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Carol White
Cathy Ward
Ray Brooks
Reg Ward
Wally Patch
Grandad
Adrienne Frame
Eileen
Winifred Dennis
Mrs. Ward
Emmett Hennessy
Johnny
Alec Coleman
Wedding Guest
Geoffrey Palmer
Property Agent
Gabrielle Hamilton
Welfare Officer
Phyllis Hickson
Mrs. Alley
Frank Veasey
Mr. Hodge
Barry Jackson
Rent Collector
James Benton
Man at Eviction
Ruth Kettlewell
Judge
John Baddeley
Housing Officer
Kathleen Broadhurst
Landlady
Ralph Lawton
Health Inspector
Lennard Pearce
Ratepayer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Sandford
- Original Score
- Paul Jones
- Original Title
- Cathy Come Home
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Jeremy Sandford
Paul Jones
Tony Imi
Roy Watts
Tony Garnett
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Loach
Director
Tony Garnett
Producer
Paul Jones
Original Music Composer
Tony Imi
Director of Photography
Roy Watts
Editor
Sally Hulke
Production Design
Valerie Spooner
Costume Design
Jeremy Sandford
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cathy Come Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cathy Come Home about?
Cathy and Reg are a couple with three young children, who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his well-paid job. Gripping and emotional, Cathy Come Home remains a truly ground-breaking piece of dramatic fiction, engaging viewers with social issues, such as homelessness, unemployment and the rights of mothers to keep their own children.
Who directed Cathy Come Home?
Cathy Come Home was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in Cathy Come Home?
The principal cast of Cathy Come Home includes Carol White, Ray Brooks, Wally Patch, Adrienne Frame, Winifred Dennis.
When was Cathy Come Home released and how long is it?
Cathy Come Home was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Cathy Come Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cathy Come Home was composed by Paul Jones.