The Thin End of the Wedge
Synopsis
A student faced with an ultimatum to find £5 by morning - or lose his girlfriend - searches for friends he can tap and discovers that the crises in their lives are even greater than his own.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tom Marshall
Peter
Miriam Margolyes
Veronica
John Bett
Paul
Eileen Nicholas
Mary
Bill Paterson
Luke
Niall Tóibín
Irishman
Gordon Reid
Mark
Alex Norton
John
John McGlynn
Matthew
Reginald Tsiboe
Percival
David Bannerman
First youth
Ronnie Letham
Second youth
Paul Kelly
Third youth
Michael Malone
Fourth youth
Ann Scott-Jones
Bermaid
Phil McCall
Electricity Man
Freddie Boardley
Young Man
Ken Henderson
Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Black
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean McCarthy
- Original Title
- The Thin End of the Wedge
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Black
Sean McCarthy
Pharic Maclaren
Department Leadership Roster
Pharic Maclaren
Producer
John Black
Director
Sean McCarthy
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thin End of the Wedge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thin End of the Wedge about?
A student faced with an ultimatum to find £5 by morning - or lose his girlfriend - searches for friends he can tap and discovers that the crises in their lives are even greater than his own.
Who directed The Thin End of the Wedge?
The Thin End of the Wedge was directed by John Black.
Who stars in The Thin End of the Wedge?
The principal cast of The Thin End of the Wedge includes Tom Marshall, Miriam Margolyes, John Bett, Eileen Nicholas, Bill Paterson.
When was The Thin End of the Wedge released and how long is it?
The Thin End of the Wedge was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.