The Hallelujah Handshake (1970): Cast
The Hallelujah Handshake is a 1970 drama directed by Alan Clarke, starring Tony Calvin as Henry Jones, John Phillips and David Webb. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hallelujah Handshake About?
The premise of The Hallelujah Handshake without spoilers.
Henry sets out to join a church and passionately help the parish. Slowly but surely his habits of exaggeration and lying begin to catch up with him.
The Hallelujah Handshake Themes & Keywords
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The Hallelujah Handshake Cast & Characters
Tony Calvin leads the cast as Henry Jones, with John Phillips as Rev. Howard Whithead and David Webb as Probation Officer. Directed by Alan Clarke; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Clarke
- Tony Calvin as Henry Jones
- John Phillips as Rev. Howard Whithead
- David Webb as Probation Officer
- June Watson as Wendy
Also Starring in The Hallelujah Handshake
· 23 more- Harry Davis Alf
- Carmen du Sautoy Child (uncredited)
- Queenie Watts Connie
- Lynn Farleigh Anne
- Jeremy Wilkin Geoff
- George Selway Workman
- Howell Evans Bob
- Shelagh Wilcocks Mrs. Atkinson
- Dennis Castle Prison Warden
- Ralph Ball Scoutmaster
- Myles Hoyle Jim
- Michael McKevitt Andrews
- Janet Burnell Mrs. Wyndham
- Eric Longworth Clerk of the Court
- Wesley Murphy Workman
- Andrew Benson Son
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- John Roden Police Sergeant
- Ann Curthoys Brenda
- Laurence Terry Workman
- Alan Foss Magistrate
- Simon Barnes Arresting Officer
- Tracey Perryman Daughter
- Nelly Griffiths Old Lady
More from Alan Clarke
More films directed by Alan Clarke, best-rated first: Scum, Rita, Sue and Bob Too, The Firm and Elephant.
The Hallelujah Handshake Also Known As
Also known as “Play for Today: The Hallelujah Handshake”.
- Also known as
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- Play for Today: The Hallelujah Handshake
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The Hallelujah Handshake FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hallelujah Handshake, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hallelujah Handshake?
The Hallelujah Handshake runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was The Hallelujah Handshake released?
The Hallelujah Handshake was released on December 17, 1970.
Who directed The Hallelujah Handshake?
The Hallelujah Handshake was directed by Alan Clarke.
More films by Alan Clarke Who is in the cast of The Hallelujah Handshake?
The Hallelujah Handshake stars Tony Calvin as Henry Jones, John Phillips as Rev. Howard Whithead and David Webb as Probation Officer, among 27 credited actors.
Does The Hallelujah Handshake have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hallelujah Handshake has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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