Morphine and Dolly Mixtures
Synopsis
A girl's childhood in the 1950s with her brutal alcoholic father. This unrelieved melodrama examines the nature of a child's experience of a domineering, volatile alcoholic parent. It is based on an autobiographical account by Carol-Ann Courtney. At first, the girl has some diversion from her intense and frightening relationship with her father in the person of her maternal grandmother, but that outlet is soon closed when her father bans her from their home.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Francis
- Original Title
- Morphine and Dolly Mixtures
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Francis
Karl Francis
Roy Sharman
Ruth Kenley-Letts
Department Leadership Roster
Ruth Kenley-Letts
Producer
Karl Francis
Director
Karl Francis
Writer
Roy Sharman
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morphine and Dolly Mixtures
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What is Morphine and Dolly Mixtures about?
A girl's childhood in the 1950s with her brutal alcoholic father. This unrelieved melodrama examines the nature of a child's experience of a domineering, volatile alcoholic parent. It is based on an autobiographical account by Carol-Ann Courtney. At first, the girl has some diversion from her intense and frightening relationship with her father in the person of her maternal grandmother, but that outlet is soon closed when her father bans her from their home.
Who directed Morphine and Dolly Mixtures?
Morphine and Dolly Mixtures was directed by Karl Francis.
Who stars in Morphine and Dolly Mixtures?
The principal cast of Morphine and Dolly Mixtures includes Patrick Bergin, Joanna Griffiths, Sue Jones-Davies, Sue Roderick, Gwenllian Davies.
When was Morphine and Dolly Mixtures released and how long is it?
Morphine and Dolly Mixtures was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.