A Turn for the Worse
Synopsis
Simon Simpson runs an entertainment agency in Liverpool. At one of his regular auditions in The Bootle Railway Club he sees an aggressive young man fresh from the dole queue who dreams of becoming a professional comedian. Simpson believes the boy has talent and starts to groom him for 'stardom'.
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Bernard Hill
Simon Simpson
Max Hafler
Joey Dukes
Debbie Arnold
Marilyn
Vince Earl
Ronny
Christopher Ryan
Hound Dog
Ray Kingsley
Rosco de Ville
Marianne Di Marko
Rhoda
Bill Bradley
Donald Peers
Margaret Mason
Trevor Preston Duo member
Dennis Neale
Trevor Preston Duo member
Bill Dean
(voice)
John Challis
(voice)
Ian Sharp
(voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Hays
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Bleasdale
- Original Title
- A Turn for the Worse
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Hays
Alan Bleasdale
John Norton
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Bleasdale
Writer
Bill Hays
Director
John Norton
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Turn for the Worse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Turn for the Worse about?
Simon Simpson runs an entertainment agency in Liverpool. At one of his regular auditions in The Bootle Railway Club he sees an aggressive young man fresh from the dole queue who dreams of becoming a professional comedian. Simpson believes the boy has talent and starts to groom him for 'stardom'.
Who directed A Turn for the Worse?
A Turn for the Worse was directed by Bill Hays.
Who stars in A Turn for the Worse?
The principal cast of A Turn for the Worse includes Bernard Hill, Max Hafler, Debbie Arnold, Vince Earl, Christopher Ryan.
When was A Turn for the Worse released and how long is it?
A Turn for the Worse was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.