Absolute Hell (1991): Cast
Absolute Hell is a 1991 comedy drama directed by Anthony Page, starring Judi Dench as Christine Foskett, Bill Nighy and Ray Winstone. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Anthony Page
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Absolute Hell About?
The premise of Absolute Hell without spoilers.
A black comedy set in post‑World War II Soho, London, it follows a colorful mix of characters—gay men, lesbians, party‑girls, drunks and drag queens—who let loose and cause mischief. The episode originally aired as part of the anthology series “Performance.”
Absolute Hell Cast & Characters
Judi Dench leads the cast as Christine Foskett, with Bill Nighy as Hugh Marriner and Ray Winstone as P. C. Molson. Directed by Anthony Page; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anthony Page
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Judi Dench as Christine Foskett -
Bill Nighy as Hugh Marriner -
Ray Winstone as P. C. Molson -
Nathaniel Parker as Sam Mitchum
Also Starring in Absolute Hell
· 20 more- Pip Torrens Nigel Childs
- Charles Gray Maurice Hussey
- Ronald Pickup Siegfried Shrager
- Francesca Annis Elizabeth Collier
- Barbara Hicks Mrs Pratt
- Susan Brown Bill
- Shelagh Fraser Madge
- Anthony Calf Douglas Eden
- Betty Marsden R. B. Monody
- Paul Birchard Butch
- Moyra Fraser Lettice Willis
- William Osborne Cyril Clatworthy
- Susan Porrett Doris
- Sylvia Barter Julia Shillitoe
- Gregory Floy Michael Crowley
- Eileen Page Mrs Marriner
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- Mark Gillis Club Member
- Sussanah Morley Fifi
- Gary Fairhall Club Member
- Cordelia Roche Club Member
More from Anthony Page
More films directed by Anthony Page, best-rated first: The Lady Vanishes, My Zinc Bed, Chernobyl: The Final Warning and Murder: By Reason of Insanity.
Absolute Hell Also Known As
Also known as “Performance: Absolute Hell”.
- Also known as
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- Performance: Absolute Hell
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Absolute Hell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Absolute Hell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Absolute Hell?
Absolute Hell runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Absolute Hell released?
Absolute Hell was released on October 5, 1991.
Who directed Absolute Hell?
Absolute Hell was directed by Anthony Page.
More films by Anthony Page Who is in the cast of Absolute Hell?
Absolute Hell stars Judi Dench as Christine Foskett, Bill Nighy as Hugh Marriner and Ray Winstone as P. C. Molson, among 24 credited actors.
Does Absolute Hell have a post-credit scene?
No. Absolute Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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