Dreams of Leaving
Synopsis
William came to work in Fleet Street in 1971. London meant girls, as many girls as he could find. Then he met Caroline and so it began, that very strange summer ... Caroline said the best of her life.
Top Cast
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Bill Nighy
William
Kate Nelligan
Charlotte
Andrew Seear
Andrew
Mel Smith
Xan
Johnny Shannon
Stievel
Helen Lindsay
Mrs Alexander
Julian Littman
Aaron
Charles Dance
Colin
Hilton McRae
Robert
Tony Mathews
Gallery Owner
Gary Holton
Keith
Raymond Brody
Keith's Lawyer
David Ryall
Drunk Journalist
Annie Hayes
Miss Collins
George Raistrick
Doctor
Maria Harper
Laura
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hare
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hare, Roger Gregory
- Original Title
- Dreams of Leaving
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hare
David Hare, Roger Gregory
David Rose
Department Leadership Roster
David Hare
Writer
David Hare
Director
David Rose
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreams of Leaving
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dreams of Leaving about?
William came to work in Fleet Street in 1971. London meant girls, as many girls as he could find. Then he met Caroline and so it began, that very strange summer ... Caroline said the best of her life.
Who directed Dreams of Leaving?
Dreams of Leaving was directed by David Hare.
Who stars in Dreams of Leaving?
The principal cast of Dreams of Leaving includes Bill Nighy, Kate Nelligan, Andrew Seear, Mel Smith, Johnny Shannon.
When was Dreams of Leaving released and how long is it?
Dreams of Leaving was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.