Edna: The Inebriate Woman (1971): Cast
Edna: The Inebriate Woman is a 1971 drama directed by Ted Kotcheff, starring Patricia Hayes as Edna, June Brown and Charles Farrell. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Edna: The Inebriate Woman About?
The premise of Edna: The Inebriate Woman without spoilers.
A British Play for Today written by Jeremy Sandford, known for “Cathy Come Home”, portrays homelessness through the tragic decline of Edna, a destitute alcoholic. First broadcast by the BBC, the drama reflects the era when vagrancy remained a criminal offence, highlighting social injustice.
Edna: The Inebriate Woman Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- homelessness
- character name in title
Edna: The Inebriate Woman Cast & Characters
Patricia Hayes leads the cast as Edna, with June Brown as Clara, in Psychiatric Hospital and Charles Farrell as Tramp. Directed by Ted Kotcheff; 36 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ted Kotcheff
- Patricia Hayes as Edna
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June Brown as Clara, in Psychiatric Hospital - Charles Farrell as Tramp
- Roger Hammond as Victor, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
Also Starring in Edna: The Inebriate Woman
· 32 more- Malcolm Terris Psychiatrist, in Psychiatric Hospital
- Kate Williams Teresa, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
- Barbara Jefford Josie, of 'Jesus Saves'
- Jerry Verno Old Man, at The Spike
- Walter Sparrow Common Lodging House Proprietor
- June Watson Attendant, at The Spike
- Cheryl Hall Vangi, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
- Keith Marsh Porter, in Psychiatric Hospital
- John Hussey Psychiatrist
- Freda Dowie Mother Superior, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
- Geraldine Sherman Trudi, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
- Anthony Dawes Man in Car
- Talfryn Thomas Tramp
- Marie Conmee Paddy at Common Lodging House
- Peggy Aitchison Lil, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
- Pat Nye Irene at Common Lodging House
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- Denis Carey Doctor, at The Spike
- Chris Gannon Tramp
- Jumoke Debayo Staff Nurse, in Psychiatric Hospital
- James Cairncross Rogo at Charitable Institution
- Vivian MacKerrell Tramp
- Jo Maxwell Muller Nina, Young GIrl, in Psychiatric Hospital
- Amelia Bayntun Jessie, a Tramp
- Eamonn Boyce Proprietor of Lodging House
- Alex Marshall Social Security Clerk
- John Trigger Graham, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
- Enys Box Attendant in Canteen
- Elaine Mitchell Social Security Official
- Douglas Ditta Social Security Clerk
- Rex Rashley Old Man, at The Spike
- Jenny Logan Doris, on the Road
- Virginia Snyders Bed Ticket Proprietor
More from Ted Kotcheff
More films directed by Ted Kotcheff, best-rated first: North Dallas Forty, First Blood, Split Image and Wake in Fright (1971).
Edna: The Inebriate Woman Also Known As
Also known as “Play for Today: Edna The Inebriate Woman”.
- Also known as
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- Play for Today: Edna The Inebriate Woman
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Edna: The Inebriate Woman FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Edna: The Inebriate Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Edna: The Inebriate Woman?
Edna: The Inebriate Woman runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Edna: The Inebriate Woman released?
Edna: The Inebriate Woman was released on October 21, 1971.
Who directed Edna: The Inebriate Woman?
Edna: The Inebriate Woman was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
More films by Ted Kotcheff Who is in the cast of Edna: The Inebriate Woman?
Edna: The Inebriate Woman stars Patricia Hayes as Edna, June Brown as Clara, in Psychiatric Hospital and Charles Farrell as Tramp, among 36 credited actors.
Does Edna: The Inebriate Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. Edna: The Inebriate Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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