Lucky
Synopsis
“Set in Liverpool in the early 70s, the film tells the story of Samuel 'Lucky' Ubooto, a half African, half Irish man in his 20s whose decidedly unlucky career as a criminal has resulted in a series of stretches in prison for theft. The story follows Lucky on the day of his release from his latest sentence. As he wanders around Liverpool, not really belonging anywhere, it becomes clear that he is still waiting for his father, a man who has long since abandoned Lucky and his family, to return and take him back 'home' to Africa.” - Richard Parkin
Top Cast
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Paul Barber
Sam ‘Lucky’ Ubootu
Frederick Treves
Prison governor
Michael Sheard
Prison officer
Frank Moorey
Mr. Oliphant
Doreen Sloane
Shop assistant
Alan Erasmus
Errol
Anna Manahan
Mother
Peter Kerrigan
Det. Sgt. Williams
John Batty
Police driver
Joan Ann Maynard
Roxane
Alfred Fagon
West Indian
Angela Bruce
Nell
Tommy Eytle
Billy
John Robins
Dock policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Flemyng
- Screenplay & Story
- Alun Owen
- Original Title
- Lucky
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Flemyng
Alun Owen
Stan Challis
Peter Eckersley
Department Leadership Roster
Alun Owen
Writer
Stan Challis
Editor
Peter Eckersley
Producer
Gordon Flemyng
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lucky about?
“Set in Liverpool in the early 70s, the film tells the story of Samuel 'Lucky' Ubooto, a half African, half Irish man in his 20s whose decidedly unlucky career as a criminal has resulted in a series of stretches in prison for theft. The story follows Lucky on the day of his release from his latest sentence. As he wanders around Liverpool, not really belonging anywhere, it becomes clear that he is still waiting for his father, a man who has long since abandoned Lucky and his family, to return and take him back 'home' to Africa.” - Richard Parkin
Who directed Lucky?
Lucky was directed by Gordon Flemyng.
Who stars in Lucky?
The principal cast of Lucky includes Paul Barber, Frederick Treves, Michael Sheard, Frank Moorey, Doreen Sloane.
When was Lucky released and how long is it?
Lucky was released in 1974 with a total runtime of Unknown.