Under the Skin
Synopsis
"When you get to a man in the case, they're like as a row of pins - For the colonel's lady an' Judy O'Grady are sisters under their skins." - Kipling. Polly writes for a magazine producing glamorous makeovers for young women. Befriending a member of the women's movement prompts her to re-examine her own feminist values.
Top Cast
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Frances Tomelty
Polly
Michael J. Jackson
Joe
Jacqueline Tong
Deb
George Costigan
Nolan
Bill Nighy
Dave
Barbara Rosenblat
Rosie
Imogen Bickford-Smith
Kerry
Michèle Winstanley
Julie
Avril Elgar
Grace
Edna Doré
Mrs. Clark
Cotchie D'Arcy
Vicky
Tricia George
Chris
Linda Beckett
Mo
Della Finch
Janice
Graham Weston
First worker
Ian MacFarlane
Second worker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Janey Preger
- Original Title
- Under the Skin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Smith
Janey Preger
Peter Ansorge
Department Leadership Roster
Janey Preger
Writer
Tony Smith
Director
Peter Ansorge
Producer
Janice Rider
Costume Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Under the Skin.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Skin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Skin about?
"When you get to a man in the case, they're like as a row of pins - For the colonel's lady an' Judy O'Grady are sisters under their skins." - Kipling. Polly writes for a magazine producing glamorous makeovers for young women. Befriending a member of the women's movement prompts her to re-examine her own feminist values.
Who directed Under the Skin?
Under the Skin was directed by Tony Smith.
Who stars in Under the Skin?
The principal cast of Under the Skin includes Frances Tomelty, Michael J. Jackson, Jacqueline Tong, George Costigan, Bill Nighy.
When was Under the Skin released and how long is it?
Under the Skin was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.