Hard Labour
Synopsis
A quiet and put-upon house cleaner breaks her silence.
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Liz Smith
Mrs. Thornley
Clifford Kershaw
Mr. Thornley
Polly Hemingway
Ann Thornley
Bernard Hill
Edward Thornley
Alison Steadman
Veronica Thornley
Vanessa Harris
Mrs. Stone
Cyril Varley
Mr. Stone
Linda Beckett
Julie
Ben Kingsley
Naseem
Alan Erasmus
Barry
Rowena Parr
June
June Whittaker
Mrs. Rigby
Paula Tilbrook
Mrs. Thornley's Friend
Keith Washington
Mr. Shaw
Louis Raynes
Tallyman
Alan Gerrard
Greengrocer
Diana Flacks
Mrs. Rubens
Patrick Durkin
Frank
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Leigh
- Original Title
- Hard Labour
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Tony Garnett
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Leigh
Director
Mike Leigh
Writer
Tony Garnett
Producer
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Labour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hard Labour about?
A quiet and put-upon house cleaner breaks her silence.
Who directed Hard Labour?
Hard Labour was directed by Mike Leigh.
Who stars in Hard Labour?
The principal cast of Hard Labour includes Liz Smith, Clifford Kershaw, Polly Hemingway, Bernard Hill, Alison Steadman.
When was Hard Labour released and how long is it?
Hard Labour was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.