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Programme Information

Betrayal makes Harry Compton a mean drunk and a useless father. Luckily, brash Yank Ruby knows how to handle the whisky-swilling ex-pat and his son, Ralph. Semi-autobiographical drama.

Alternative title(s):

Swaziland, 1969

Keywords:

Drama, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(2005) (UK / France / South Africa) (4 Star)

Cast:

Gabriel Byrne	.... Harry Compton
Miranda Richardson	.... Lauren Compton
Nicholas Hoult	.... Ralph Compton
Emily Watson	.... Ruby Compton
Julie Walters	.... Gwen Traherne
Celia Imrie	.... Lady Riva Hardwick

Supporting Cast:

Fenella Woolgar	.... June Broughton
Julian Wadham	.... Charles Bingham
Zac Fox	.... Young Ralph Compton
Ian Roberts	.... John Traherne
Michael Richard	.... Tobias
Sid Mitchell	.... Vernon
Olivia Grant	.... Monica

Directors:

Richard E. Grant

Writers:

Richard E. Grant