Performance

1991 NR 7.9

An adaptation of Roberto Cossa's Argentinian drama, the play focuses on a family desperately struggling against inflation and unemployment while trying to assuage the insatiable appetite of their 100-year old grandmother.

Performance background

Main Cast

Les Dawson Les Dawson Nona
Timothy Spall Timothy Spall Chico
Jim Broadbent Jim Broadbent Carmelo
Liz Smith Liz Smith Anyula
Sue Brown Sue Brown Maria
Jane Horrocks Jane Horrocks Marta
Maurice Denham Maurice Denham Don Fransciso
Susan Brown Susan Brown Maria

Creators

Simon Curtis Simon Curtis Director

Info about Performance

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: United States on Oct 19, 1991

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Drama