The Black Stuff (1980): Cast
The Black Stuff is a 1980 drama directed by Jim Goddard, starring Bernard Hill as Yosser Hughes, David Calder and Janine Duvitski. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Jim Goddard
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- BBC Manchester
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Black Stuff About?
The premise of The Black Stuff without spoilers.
A Liverpool tarmac gang set off for a contract in Middlesbrough. After a day of work, the group are approached by two gypsies who offer them a lucrative side job.
The Black Stuff Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- color in title
- three word title
The Black Stuff Cast & Characters
Bernard Hill leads the cast as Yosser Hughes, with David Calder as McKenna and Janine Duvitski as Student. Directed by Jim Goddard; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jim Goddard
- Bernard Hill as Yosser Hughes
- David Calder as McKenna
- Janine Duvitski as Student
- Sean Lynch as Brendan
Also Starring in The Black Stuff
· 21 more- Tom Georgeson Dixie Dean
- Alan Lake Dominic
- Michael Angelis Chrissie Todd
- Edward Peel Clerk of Works
- Peter Kerrigan George Malone
- Valerie Lilley Doris
- Alan Igbon Loggo Logmond
- Jean Warren Maureen Hughes
- Lois Baxter Masseuse
- Georgina Smith Service Station Lady
- Gary Bleasdale Kevin Dean
- Kathryn Apanowicz Girl in House
- Michael Wardle Lorry Driver
- Juliet Cooke Hotel Manageress
- Ralph Hawkes Farmer
- David Theakston Bank Manager
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- Derry Jordan Bank Clerk
- Neville Wright Businessman
- Adrian Nolan First Irishman
- Brendan McIlduff Second Irishman
- Alison Ambler Shop Assistant
More from Jim Goddard
More films directed by Jim Goddard, best-rated first: Shanghai Surprise, Lie Down with Lions, The Impossible Spy and Metamorphosis.
Cars in The Black Stuff
16 cars on screen, including the 1972 Ford Transit MkI and the 1973 Ford Transit MkI.
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1972 Ford Transit MkI Important role -
1973 Ford Transit MkI Important role -
1977 Ford Transit MkI Important role -
1978 Ford Capri MkII Minor role
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The Black Stuff FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Black Stuff, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Black Stuff?
The Black Stuff runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Black Stuff released?
The Black Stuff was released on January 2, 1980.
Who directed The Black Stuff?
The Black Stuff was directed by Jim Goddard.
More films by Jim Goddard Who is in the cast of The Black Stuff?
The Black Stuff stars Bernard Hill as Yosser Hughes, David Calder as McKenna and Janine Duvitski as Student, among 25 credited actors.
Does The Black Stuff have a post-credit scene?
No. The Black Stuff has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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