A Turn for the Worse (1981)
Simon Simpson runs an entertainment agency in Liverpool. At one of his regular auditions in The Bootle Railway Club he sees an aggressive young man fresh from the dole queue who dreams of becoming a professional comedian. Simpson believes the boy has talent and starts to groom him for 'stardom'.
Director: Bill Hays
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: April 28, 1981
Cast
- Bernard Hill - Simon Simpson
- Max Hafler - Joey Dukes
- Debbie Arnold - Marilyn
- Vince Earl - Ronny
- Christopher Ryan - Hound Dog
- Ray Kingsley - Rosco de Ville
- Marianne Di Marko - Rhoda
- Bill Bradley - Donald Peers
- Margaret Mason - Trevor Preston Duo member
- Dennis Neale - Trevor Preston Duo member
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bill Hays
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Turn for the Worse about?
- Simon Simpson runs an entertainment agency in Liverpool. At one of his regular auditions in The Bootle Railway Club he sees an aggressive young man fresh from the dole queue who dreams of becoming a professional comedian. Simpson believes the boy has talent and starts to groom him for 'stardom'.
- Who directed A Turn for the Worse?
- A Turn for the Worse was directed by Bill Hays.
- Who stars in A Turn for the Worse?
- A Turn for the Worse stars Bernard Hill, Max Hafler, Debbie Arnold, Vince Earl, Christopher Ryan, Ray Kingsley.
- How long is A Turn for the Worse?
- A Turn for the Worse has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is A Turn for the Worse?
- A Turn for the Worse is a Comedy, TV Movie film.