Under the Skin (1982)
"When you get to a man in the case, they're like as a row of pins - For the colonel's lady an' Judy O'Grady are sisters under their skins." - Kipling. Polly writes for a magazine producing glamorous makeovers for young women. Befriending a member of the women's movement prompts her to re-examine her own feminist values.
Director: Tony Smith
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: January 19, 1982
Cast
- Frances Tomelty - Polly
- Michael J. Jackson - Joe
- Jacqueline Tong - Deb
- George Costigan - Nolan
- Bill Nighy - Dave
- Barbara Rosenblat - Rosie
- Imogen Bickford-Smith - Kerry
- Michèle Winstanley - Julie
- Avril Elgar - Grace
- Edna Doré - Mrs. Clark
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
feminism
More Films by Director: Tony Smith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under the Skin about?
- "When you get to a man in the case, they're like as a row of pins - For the colonel's lady an' Judy O'Grady are sisters under their skins." - Kipling. Polly writes for a magazine producing glamorous makeovers for young women. Befriending a member of the women's movement prompts her to re-examine her own feminist values.
- Who directed Under the Skin?
- Under the Skin was directed by Tony Smith.
- Who stars in Under the Skin?
- Under the Skin stars Frances Tomelty, Michael J. Jackson, Jacqueline Tong, George Costigan, Bill Nighy, Barbara Rosenblat.
- How long is Under the Skin?
- Under the Skin has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Under the Skin?
- Under the Skin is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Under the Skin produced?
- Under the Skin was produced in United Kingdom.