01 Jan 1989
The Scent of Death
The Chemos and the Pachecos are two gangs whose adventures are witnessed by the doctor, the assistant and the social worker of a clinic where they know of the young men's problems.
Cathy Come Home
A British woman faces a downward social climb thanks to her country's rigid and problem-ridden welfare system.
Top Billed 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
Frank Veasey Mr. Hodge
Barry Jackson Rent Collector
James Benton Man at Eviction
Ruth Kettlewell Judge
John Baddeley Housing Officer
Kathleen Broadhurst Landlady
Ralph Lawton Health Inspector
Lennard Pearce Ratepayer
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