Smack and Thistle
Synopsis
With a drug-addled lifestyle and a prison sentence firmly behind him, Abel is determined to go straight and stay clean... as soon as he's seen to one final heist. In the house that he burgles he comes across Elizabeth - rich, desperate, hopelessly addicted to a heroin and unconscious. Saving her from the clutched of an overdose, Abel stays out of compassion which eventually evolves into attraction. But when Abel takes on Elizabeth he also takes on her family. His resolution to go straight has to go on the back burner while he struggles against a drugs conspiracy that stretched from the slums of the East End to the Houses of Parliament.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tunde Ikoli
- Original Title
- Smack and Thistle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tunde Ikoli
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Tunde Ikoli
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What is Smack and Thistle about?
With a drug-addled lifestyle and a prison sentence firmly behind him, Abel is determined to go straight and stay clean... as soon as he's seen to one final heist. In the house that he burgles he comes across Elizabeth - rich, desperate, hopelessly addicted to a heroin and unconscious. Saving her from the clutched of an overdose, Abel stays out of compassion which eventually evolves into attraction. But when Abel takes on Elizabeth he also takes on her family. His resolution to go straight has to go on the back burner while he struggles against a drugs conspiracy that stretched from the slums of the East End to the Houses of Parliament.
Who directed Smack and Thistle?
Smack and Thistle was directed by Tunde Ikoli.
Who stars in Smack and Thistle?
The principal cast of Smack and Thistle includes Charlie Caine, Rosalind Bennett, Patrick Malahide, Peter McNamara, Connie Booth.
When was Smack and Thistle released and how long is it?
Smack and Thistle was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.