Leaving
Synopsis
A moving, comic tale of three boys about to leave a grim Catholic School in Greenock, Scotland, who find they must each choose a different path in life as they face the future.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kenneth McFadyen
Nick
Gary Greer
Gus
Alan Summers
Jada
Hugh Ross
Duffy
Alex Norton
Tommy
Gerry Slevin
Headmaster
Gerard Kelly
Nick's Father
Caroline Paterson
Nick's Mother
Sean Scanlan
Big Mac
Paul Young
Snodgrass
Paul Hannaway
Lorexene
Marcus Railton
Pete
Andrew Goodfellow
Pat
Adrian May
Dowdles
Lorraine Brett
Girl
Maggie Bell
Shopkeeper
Tony MacBeath
Barber
Johnny Irvine
Barman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandy Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Boyle
- Original Title
- Leaving
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandy Johnson
Daniel Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Boyle
Writer
Sandy Johnson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leaving
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What is Leaving about?
A moving, comic tale of three boys about to leave a grim Catholic School in Greenock, Scotland, who find they must each choose a different path in life as they face the future.
Who directed Leaving?
Leaving was directed by Sandy Johnson.
Who stars in Leaving?
The principal cast of Leaving includes Kenneth McFadyen, Gary Greer, Alan Summers, Hugh Ross, Alex Norton.
When was Leaving released and how long is it?
Leaving was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Leaving?
Leaving holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).