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Nottingham factory worker Arthur drinks, fights and fornicates his way through life but how long can his rebellion last? Banned by local authorities for its harsh depiction of urban strife, the first of Britain's 'kitchen sink' dramas has the perfect anti-hero in Albert Finney.

Keywords:

Drama, Based-on-Novel, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(Black and white) (1960) (UK) (4 Star)

Cast:

Albert Finney	.... Arthur Seaton
Shirley Anne Field	.... Doreen
Rachel Roberts	.... Brenda
Hylda Baker	.... Aunt Ada
Norman Rossington	.... Bert
Bryan Pringle	.... Jack

Supporting Cast:

Robert Cawdron	.... Robboe
Edna Morris	.... Mrs. Bull
Elsie Wagstaff	.... Mrs. Seaton
Frank Pettitt	.... Mr. Seaton
Avis Bunnage	.... Mousy Woman
Colin Blakely	.... Loudmouth
Irene Richmond	.... Doreen's Mother
Louise Dunn	.... Betty
Anne Blake	.... Civil Defence Officer

Directors:

Karel Reisz

Writers:

Alan Sillitoe