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Market trader Jimmy is consumed by anger about his working class life, taking out his frustration on his roommate Cliff, his wife Alison, and her best friend Helena. Riveting 'kitchen sink' drama, adapted from John Osborne's provocative play.

Keywords:

Drama, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1958) (4 Star)

Cast:

Richard Burton	.... Jimmy Porter
Claire Bloom	.... Helena Charles
Mary Ure	.... Alison Porter
Edith Evans	.... Mrs. Tanner
Gary Raymond	.... Cliff Lewis
Glen Byam Shaw	.... Col. Redfern

Supporting Cast:

Phyllis Neilson-Terry	.... Mrs. Redfern
Donald Pleasence	.... Hurst
Jane Eccles	.... Miss Drury
S.P. Kapoor	.... Kapoor
George Devine	.... Doctor
Walter Hudd	.... Actor
Anne Dickins	.... Girl A.S.M
John Dearth	.... Pet Stall Man
Nigel Davenport

Directors:

Tony Richardson

Writers:

Nigel Kneale
John Osborne