Bleak Moments (1971)
Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.
Director: Mike Leigh
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: November 30, 1971
Cast
- Anne Raitt - Sylvia
- Sarah Stephenson - Hilda
- Eric Allan - Peter
- Joolia Cappleman - Pat
- Mike Bradwell - Norman
- Malcolm Smith - Norman's Friend
- Donald Sumpter - Norman's Friend
- Liz Smith - Pat's Mother
- Christopher Martin - Sylvia's Boss
- Linda Beckett - Remedial Trainee
Screenplay
Cinematography: Bahram Manocheri
Editing: Les Blair
Production: Autumn Productions, Memorial Enterprises
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
based on play or musical, tenant, folk singer, mental illness, independent film
More Films by Director: Mike Leigh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bleak Moments about?
- Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.
- Who directed Bleak Moments?
- Bleak Moments was directed by Mike Leigh.
- Who stars in Bleak Moments?
- Bleak Moments stars Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan, Joolia Cappleman, Mike Bradwell, Malcolm Smith.
- How long is Bleak Moments?
- Bleak Moments has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Bleak Moments?
- Bleak Moments is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Bleak Moments produced?
- Bleak Moments was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Bleak Moments?
- The themes of Bleak Moments include: Mental Health and Inner Struggle.