Gas and Candles
Synopsis
Black comedy play about two pensioners struggling to manage on an old-age pension and living in a high-rise block of flats.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alvin Rakoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy McGovern
- Original Title
- Gas and Candles
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
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Alvin Rakoff
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gas and Candles
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What is Gas and Candles about?
Black comedy play about two pensioners struggling to manage on an old-age pension and living in a high-rise block of flats.
Who directed Gas and Candles?
Gas and Candles was directed by Alvin Rakoff.
Who stars in Gas and Candles?
The principal cast of Gas and Candles includes Edna Doré, Bert Parnaby, Leslie Sands, Simon Oates, Richard Braine.
When was Gas and Candles released and how long is it?
Gas and Candles was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 59m.