Once a Year on Blackpool Sands (2021)
The triumphant true story that changed six lives forever
A moving comedy-drama about the love, identity and courage of the LGBTQ community during the first walk towards Gay Pride in 1950s England. Based on the real-life events of Yorkshire coal miners and secret gay lovers, Tommy and Eddy, who spend their annual week holiday at a quirky B & B in Blackpool, along with a few other alternative members of society – the transgender Mr. Elbridge, the ex-show girl Red Ethel and the eccentric owner Gladys and her flirty daughter Maureen.
Director: Karlton Parris
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: November 21, 2021
Cast
- Kyle Brookes - Eddy
- Macaulay Cooper - Tommy
- Wendy Laurence James - Gladys Bracegirdle
- Elizabeth Coombs - Alice Price
- Linda Clark - Red Ethel
- Dominic McCavish - James Elbridge / Phyllis
- Joel McVeagh - Karlton
- Julia Haworth - Sandra Green
- Michał Szpak - Milo
- Steven Arnold - Reg Green
Screenplay
Editing: Adam Dawson, Joshua Gwynne
Production: Baby Dog Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood
Keywords
forbidden love, melancholy, lgbt, gay pride, coal miner, 1950s, gay theme, transgender
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Karlton Parris
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Once a Year on Blackpool Sands about?
- A moving comedy-drama about the love, identity and courage of the LGBTQ community during the first walk towards Gay Pride in 1950s England. Based on the real-life events of Yorkshire coal miners and secret gay lovers, Tommy and Eddy, who spend their annual week holiday at a quirky B & B in Blackpool, along with a few other alternative members of society – the transgender Mr. Elbridge, the ex-show girl Red Ethel and the eccentric owner Gladys and her flirty daughter Maureen.
- Who directed Once a Year on Blackpool Sands?
- Once a Year on Blackpool Sands was directed by Karlton Parris.
- Who stars in Once a Year on Blackpool Sands?
- Once a Year on Blackpool Sands stars Kyle Brookes, Macaulay Cooper, Wendy Laurence James, Elizabeth Coombs, Linda Clark, Dominic McCavish.
- How long is Once a Year on Blackpool Sands?
- Once a Year on Blackpool Sands has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Once a Year on Blackpool Sands?
- Once a Year on Blackpool Sands is a Drama film.
- Where was Once a Year on Blackpool Sands produced?
- Once a Year on Blackpool Sands was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Once a Year on Blackpool Sands?
- The themes of Once a Year on Blackpool Sands include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood.