I Want What I Want (1972): Cast
I Want What I Want is a 1972 drama directed by John Dexter, starring Harry Andrews as Roy's Father, Jill Bennett and Sheila Reid. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- John Dexter
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Want What I Want About?
The premise of I Want What I Want without spoilers.
After escaping his abusive father's home, Roy embraces a new identity as Wendy and begins life as a woman. Navigating the challenges of transition, she confronts societal expectations, learns practical skills, and experiences both the hardships and revelations that come with living as a woman.
I Want What I Want Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- transgender
- trans woman
- woman
- father
- son
- transgender woman
- based on novel
- independent film
I Want What I Want Cast & Characters
Harry Andrews leads the cast as Roy's Father, with Jill Bennett as Margaret and Sheila Reid as June. Directed by John Dexter; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Dexter
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Harry Andrews as Roy's Father -
Jill Bennett as Margaret - Sheila Reid as June
- Paul Rogers as Mr. Waites
Also Starring in I Want What I Want
· 11 more- Anthony Sharp Mr. Parkhurst
- Anne Heywood Roy / Wendy
- Tony Steedman Surgeon (uncredited)
- Jill Melford Lorna
- Michael Coles Frank
- Robin Hawdon Tony
- Liza Goddard Carole (uncredited)
- Philip Bond Philip
- Rachel Gurney Mrs. Parkhurst
- Deborah Grant
- Virginia Stride Shirley
More from John Dexter
More films directed by John Dexter: Verdi: Rigoletto, The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker and The Virgin Soldiers.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including All I Wish, All I Want Is You and Wanted: Perfect Father.
I Want What I Want FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I Want What I Want, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Want What I Want?
I Want What I Want runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was I Want What I Want released?
I Want What I Want was released on February 25, 1972.
Who directed I Want What I Want?
I Want What I Want was directed by John Dexter.
More films by John Dexter Who is in the cast of I Want What I Want?
I Want What I Want stars Harry Andrews as Roy's Father, Jill Bennett as Margaret and Sheila Reid as June, among 15 credited actors.
Does I Want What I Want have a post-credit scene?
No. I Want What I Want has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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