The Love Child
Synopsis
When he was a little boy, Dillon's rock musician father and hippie mother died in a traffic accident. Now in his twenties, Dillon wants nothing more than a normal, responsible life, working in an office and taking care of the grandmother who raised him. But his grandmother has other ideas, and Dillon finds himself lured into an alternate lifestyle of art, pleasure and rebellion.
Top Cast
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Sheila Hancock
Edith
Peter Capaldi
Dillon
Percy Herbert
Maurice
Lesley Sharp
Bernadette
Arthur Hewlett
Stan
Alexei Sayle
The Voices
Cleo Sylvestre
Cynthia
Stephen Lind
Colin
Ajaykumar
Majid
Andrew Seear
Tony
Kevin Allen
Cliff
Robert Blythe
Elvis
Cathy Murphy
Linda
Stephen Frost
Tough Policeman
Steven O'Donnell
Young Policeman
Eric Kent
Sergeant
Jon Raymond
Dead Punk
Léon Berton
Seventh Day Adventist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Hann
- Original Score
- Colin Gibson, Kenny Craddock
- Original Title
- The Love Child
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Smith
Gordon Hann
Colin Gibson, Kenny Craddock
Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hann
Writer
Robert Smith
Director
Colin Gibson
Original Music Composer
Kenny Craddock
Original Music Composer
Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Love Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Love Child about?
When he was a little boy, Dillon's rock musician father and hippie mother died in a traffic accident. Now in his twenties, Dillon wants nothing more than a normal, responsible life, working in an office and taking care of the grandmother who raised him. But his grandmother has other ideas, and Dillon finds himself lured into an alternate lifestyle of art, pleasure and rebellion.
Who directed The Love Child?
The Love Child was directed by Robert Smith.
Who stars in The Love Child?
The principal cast of The Love Child includes Sheila Hancock, Peter Capaldi, Percy Herbert, Lesley Sharp, Arthur Hewlett.
When was The Love Child released and how long is it?
The Love Child was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Love Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Love Child was composed by Colin Gibson, Kenny Craddock.