Cathy Come Home (1966)
Cathy and Reg are a couple with three young children, who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his well-paid job. Gripping and emotional, Cathy Come Home remains a truly ground-breaking piece of dramatic fiction, engaging viewers with social issues, such as homelessness, unemployment and the rights of mothers to keep their own children.
Director: Ken Loach
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: November 16, 1966
Cast
- Carol White - Cathy Ward
- Ray Brooks - Reg Ward
- Wally Patch - Grandad
- Adrienne Frame - Eileen
- Winifred Dennis - Mrs. Ward
- Emmett Hennessy - Johnny
- Alec Coleman - Wedding Guest
- Geoffrey Palmer - Property Agent
- Gabrielle Hamilton - Welfare Officer
- Phyllis Hickson - Mrs. Alley
Screenplay
- Jeremy Sandford (Story)
- Ken Loach (Screenplay)
Music: Paul Jones
Cinematography: Tony Imi
Editing: Roy Watts
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
homeless
More Films by Director: Ken Loach
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cathy Come Home about?
- Cathy and Reg are a couple with three young children, who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his well-paid job. Gripping and emotional, Cathy Come Home remains a truly ground-breaking piece of dramatic fiction, engaging viewers with social issues, such as homelessness, unemployment and the rights of mothers to keep their own children.
- Who directed Cathy Come Home?
- Cathy Come Home was directed by Ken Loach.
- Who stars in Cathy Come Home?
- Cathy Come Home stars Carol White, Ray Brooks, Wally Patch, Adrienne Frame, Winifred Dennis, Emmett Hennessy.
- How long is Cathy Come Home?
- Cathy Come Home has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Cathy Come Home?
- Cathy Come Home is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Cathy Come Home produced?
- Cathy Come Home was produced in United Kingdom.