Edna: The Inebriate Woman
Synopsis
A British play about homelessness by Jeremy Sandford, writer of "Cathy Come Home", first broadcast as a BBC Play For Today. It details the deterioration of Edna, a homeless alcoholic and was made at a time when vagrancy was still a criminal offence.
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Patricia Hayes
Edna
Barbara Jefford
Josie, of 'Jesus Saves'
Geraldine Sherman
Trudi, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
Cheryl Hall
Vangi, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
Freda Dowie
Mother Superior, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
Roger Hammond
Victor, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
Denis Carey
Doctor, at The Spike
Talfryn Thomas
Tramp
June Watson
Attendant, at The Spike
Kate Williams
Teresa, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
Peggy Aitchison
Lil, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
Vivian MacKerrell
Tramp
John Trigger
Graham, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
Amelia Bayntun
Jessie, a Tramp
Malcolm Terris
Psychiatrist, in Psychiatric Hospital
Jo Maxwell Muller
Nina, Young GIrl, in Psychiatric Hospital
Walter Sparrow
Common Lodging House Proprietor
Jerry Verno
Old Man, at The Spike
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Sandford
- Original Title
- Edna: The Inebriate Woman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Kotcheff
Jeremy Sandford
Peter Coulson
Irene Shubik
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Kotcheff
Director
Irene Shubik
Producer
Jeremy Sandford
Writer
Peter Coulson
Editor
Evan Hercules
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edna: The Inebriate Woman
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What is Edna: The Inebriate Woman about?
A British play about homelessness by Jeremy Sandford, writer of "Cathy Come Home", first broadcast as a BBC Play For Today. It details the deterioration of Edna, a homeless alcoholic and was made at a time when vagrancy was still a criminal offence.
Who directed Edna: The Inebriate Woman?
Edna: The Inebriate Woman was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who stars in Edna: The Inebriate Woman?
The principal cast of Edna: The Inebriate Woman includes Patricia Hayes, Barbara Jefford, Geraldine Sherman, Cheryl Hall, Freda Dowie.
When was Edna: The Inebriate Woman released and how long is it?
Edna: The Inebriate Woman was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Edna: The Inebriate Woman?
Edna: The Inebriate Woman holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).