On the Palm
Synopsis
Fledge needs a job. He'll take anything. And when Dawlish gives him strange errands to run, for cash in hand, strictly 'on the palm', it's a welcome change from the dole. Until he finds himself digging dirt on an old friend....
Top Cast
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Peter Martin
Fledge
Philip Jackson
Dawlish
Bert Parnaby
Slatterthwaite
James Hazeldine
Mowbray
Cathy Tyson
Celia
Tony Pitts
Evil Mick
Tony Melody
Joe
Joanna Lyon
Barmaid
Tony Heath
Kwik-Loan
Liz Smith
Mrs Slatterthwaite
George Malpas
Old Slatterthwaite
Sandra Gough
Mrs Hilton
Elizabeth McGrath
Assistant
Jane Horrocks
Punk Girl
Leslie Rogers
Punk Boy (as Paul Beringer)
Bert Gaunt
Ronnie
Patricia Grainger
Ronnie's Companion
John Patrick
Kramer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Whyte
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Sheasby
- Original Title
- On the Palm
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Whyte
Dave Sheasby
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Whyte
Director
Dave Sheasby
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Palm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Palm about?
Fledge needs a job. He'll take anything. And when Dawlish gives him strange errands to run, for cash in hand, strictly 'on the palm', it's a welcome change from the dole. Until he finds himself digging dirt on an old friend....
Who directed On the Palm?
On the Palm was directed by Michael Whyte.
Who stars in On the Palm?
The principal cast of On the Palm includes Peter Martin, Philip Jackson, Bert Parnaby, James Hazeldine, Cathy Tyson.
When was On the Palm released and how long is it?
On the Palm was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.