Burning an Illusion

1981 NR 1h 46m 6.9

A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better.

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Main Cast

Cassie McFarlane Cassie McFarlane Pat Williams
Victor Romero Evans Victor Romero Evans Del Bennett
Beverley Martin Beverley Martin Sonia
Angela Wynter Angela Wynter Cynthia
Malcolm Frederick Malcolm Frederick Chamberlain
Chris Tummings Chris Tummings Scotty
Trevor Laird Trevor Laird Pest
Corinne Skinner-Carter Corinne Skinner-Carter Pat's Mother
John Cannon John Cannon Prison Warder
Nicola Wright Nicola Wright Christine

Creators

Menelik Shabazz Menelik Shabazz Director, Writer

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Info about Burning an Illusion

Studio(s): British Film Institute (BFI)

Originally Released: United States on Nov 13, 1981

Genres: Drama

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