Fords on Water
Synopsis
Influential, cult classic, UK buddy road movie about two friends, one white and one black, who bond over their desire to escape from boredom and unemployment in Thatcher's Britain.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Elvis Payne
Winston
Mark Wingett
Eddie
Kathryn Apanowicz
Beryl
Jason Rose
Mac
Allister Bain
Winston's Father
David Ryall
Mister Jack
Michèle Winstanley
Anne
Catherine Rabett
Madeline
Mona Hammond
Winston's Mother
Paola Dionisotti
Eddie's Mother
Mike Horsburgh
Eddie's Father
Christine Kimberley
Benefits Clerk
Howard Lew Lewis
Man in Toilets
Pete Postlethwaite
Winston's Boss
Sheila Grant
Aunt May
Johnny Mulcahy
Eddie's Friend
Shay Gorman
Trade Union Official
Alex Blythe
Trade Union Official
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Bliss
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Bliss, Billy Colvill
- Original Title
- Fords on Water
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Bliss
Barry Bliss, Billy Colvill
Jill Pack, Nita Amy
Department Leadership Roster
Jill Pack
Producer
Barry Bliss
Writer
Billy Colvill
Writer
Nita Amy
Producer
Barry Bliss
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fords on Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fords on Water about?
Influential, cult classic, UK buddy road movie about two friends, one white and one black, who bond over their desire to escape from boredom and unemployment in Thatcher's Britain.
Who directed Fords on Water?
Fords on Water was directed by Barry Bliss.
Who stars in Fords on Water?
The principal cast of Fords on Water includes Elvis Payne, Mark Wingett, Kathryn Apanowicz, Jason Rose, Allister Bain.
When was Fords on Water released and how long is it?
Fords on Water was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.