The Five Pound Orange
Synopsis
For many men edging on middle-age a mistress is a wistful pipe-dream. Gilbert has made fantasy into fact. But he becomes increasingly uncomfortable when his mistress makes him go against his code of ethics and forces him to burgle his wife's flat.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- June Howson
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Churchill, Jack Rosenthal
- Original Title
- The Five Pound Orange
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
June Howson
Donald Churchill, Jack Rosenthal
Department Leadership Roster
June Howson
Director
Jack Rosenthal
Writer
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What is The Five Pound Orange about?
For many men edging on middle-age a mistress is a wistful pipe-dream. Gilbert has made fantasy into fact. But he becomes increasingly uncomfortable when his mistress makes him go against his code of ethics and forces him to burgle his wife's flat.
Who directed The Five Pound Orange?
The Five Pound Orange was directed by June Howson.
Who stars in The Five Pound Orange?
The principal cast of The Five Pound Orange includes Peter Barkworth, Sarah Badel, Bernard Horsfall, Natasha Parry, Jo Scott Matthews.
When was The Five Pound Orange released and how long is it?
The Five Pound Orange was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.