Talent (1979): Cast
Talent is a 1979 comedy drama directed by Baz Taylor, starring Victoria Wood as Maureen, Julie Walters and Peter Ellis. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 3m (63 min)
- Director
- Baz Taylor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Granada Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Talent About?
The premise of Talent without spoilers.
Victoria Wood's musical play follows Julie, a restless young woman yearning to break free, and her down‑to‑earth friend Maureen, whose practical, frumpy charm grounds her. Together they rehearse for Julie's first public performance at a gritty Manchester club's talent contest, hoping the stage will offer a fresh start.
Talent Cast & Characters
Victoria Wood leads the cast as Maureen, with Julie Walters as Julie and Peter Ellis as Compere. Directed by Baz Taylor; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Baz Taylor
- Victoria Wood as Maureen
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Julie Walters as Julie - Peter Ellis as Compere
- Nat Jackley as Arthur
Also Starring in Talent
· 2 more- Kevin Lloyd Mel
- Bill Waddington George
More from Baz Taylor
More films directed by Baz Taylor: Shooting Elizabeth, Funseekers, Happy Since I Met You and Nearly a Happy Ending.
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Talent FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Talent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Talent?
Talent runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).
When was Talent released?
Talent was released on August 4, 1979.
Who directed Talent?
Talent was directed by Baz Taylor.
More films by Baz Taylor Who is in the cast of Talent?
Talent stars Victoria Wood as Maureen, Julie Walters as Julie and Peter Ellis as Compere, among 6 credited actors.
Does Talent have a post-credit scene?
No. Talent has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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