Burning an Illusion

6.119811h 46mReleased

Drama

Overview

A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better.

StatusReleased

Release Date1981-11-13

Runtime1h 46m

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited Kingdom

Videos

2 total

Trailer

Burning an Illusion (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER

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Cast & Crew

Cassie McFarlane

as Pat Williams

Victor Romero Evans

as Del Bennett

Beverley Martin

as Sonia

Angela Wynter

as Cynthia

Malcolm Frederick

as Chamberlain

Chris Tummings

as Scotty

Trevor Laird

as Pest

Corinne Skinner-Carter

as Pat's Mother

John Cannon

as Prison Warder

Nicola Wright

as Christine

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