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The Black Stuff (1980): Cast

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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.

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The Black Stuff (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Jim Goddard
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

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

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Cast & crew

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.

Also Starring in The Black Stuff

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More from Jim Goddard

More films directed by Jim Goddard, best-rated first: Shanghai Surprise, Lie Down with Lions, The Impossible Spy and Metamorphosis.

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Cars

Cars in The Black Stuff

16 cars on screen, including the 1972 Ford Transit MkI and the 1973 Ford Transit MkI.

All 16 cars
  • 1972 Ford Transit MkI in The Black Stuff 1972 Ford Transit MkI Important role
  • 1973 Ford Transit MkI in The Black Stuff 1973 Ford Transit MkI Important role
  • 1977 Ford Transit MkI in The Black Stuff 1977 Ford Transit MkI Important role
  • 1978 Ford Capri MkII in The Black Stuff 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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