29 November 2009
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The Leather Boys (c) Rex

Showing:

BBC TWO, Friday August 10, 12.05am

Synopsis:

(1964) Dot and Reggie, two young South London lovers bow to convention and quickly marry, but soon realise their incompatibility and regret the union. As Dot finds comfort in the cinema, Reggie turns to fellow biker Pete and the life he offers on the open road.

Scenes from the film also feature in The Smiths' video for the track 'Girlfriend In A Coma'.

Director:

Sidney J. Furie

Producer:

Raymond Stross

Cast:

  • Rita Tushingham (Dot)
  • Colin Campbell (Reggie)
  • Dudley Sutton (Pete)
  • Gladys Henson (Gran)
  • Avice Landone (Reggie's Mother)
  • Lockwood West (Reggie's Father)
  • Betty Marsden (Dot's Mother)
  • Johnny Briggs (Boy Friend)
  • Geoffrey Dunn (Mr. Lunnis)


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