02 Feb 1988
Mirza Ghalib
This is the about the most admired poet in the History of Urdu and Persian writings, Mirza Ghalib
Mrs Lowry & Son
A Film By Adrian Noble
An intimate portrayal of the relationship between one of greatest artists of the 20th century, L.S. Lowry and his unhappy and controlling mother, Elizabeth, whom he lived with all his life.
Top Billed Cast
Vanessa Redgrave Elizabeth Lowry
Timothy Spall L.S. Lowry
Wendy Morgan Mrs Stanhope
Stephen Lord Mr Stanhope
David Schaal Stanley Allcot
Joanne Pearce Vera Allcot
Michael Keogh Mr Lowry
Ania Marson Bearded Woman
Rose Noble Young Elizabeth
Katie Marie Carter Telephone Box Lady
John Furlong Drunk Man
Giselle Cullinane Bucket Woman
Amanda Higson Woman At Window
Alex Thornton Young Urchin Boy
Jennifer Banks Old Woman
Laurence Mills Young Laurie
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