Dreaming
Synopsis
Unemployed Ayrshire teenager Sammy Nelson is a dreamer, using his vivid imagination to conjure up a gallery of heroes. But far from simply providing an escape from grim reality, his dreams become weapons to confront it. With appearances by Deacon Blue, Billy Connolly and Marianne Faithful
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Ewen Bremner
Sammy Nelson
Shirley Henderson
Pauline McPherson
Michael Carter
Peter Nelson
Mary McCusker
Mary Nelson
Billy Connolly
Game Show Host/Busker
Marianne Faithfull
Woman in Crowd
Ricky Ross
Deacon Blue/Singer in Bar
Lorraine McIntosh
Deacon Blue/Girl in Graveyard
Graeme Kelling
Deacon Blue
James Prime
Deacon Blue
Ewen Vernal
Deacon Blue
Douglas Vipond
Deacon Blue
Jake D'Arcy
Danny
Peter Kelly
Genteel Heavy
Ashley Jensen
Betting Shop Cashier
Steve Nallon
Prime Minister
Robert Carr
Job Interviewer/Guru
Una McLean
Mrs Johnson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Alexander
- Screenplay & Story
- William McIlvanney
- Original Title
- Dreaming
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Alexander
William McIlvanney
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Alexander
Director
William McIlvanney
Writer
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What is Dreaming about?
Unemployed Ayrshire teenager Sammy Nelson is a dreamer, using his vivid imagination to conjure up a gallery of heroes. But far from simply providing an escape from grim reality, his dreams become weapons to confront it. With appearances by Deacon Blue, Billy Connolly and Marianne Faithful
Who directed Dreaming?
Dreaming was directed by Mike Alexander.
Who stars in Dreaming?
The principal cast of Dreaming includes Ewen Bremner, Shirley Henderson, Michael Carter, Mary McCusker, Billy Connolly.
When was Dreaming released and how long is it?
Dreaming was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.