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The Best Years of Your Life
The Best Years of Your Life
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  2. The Best Years of Your Life

The Best Years of Your Life

1986
50m

Status

Released

Release

1986

Runtime

50m

Storyline

Robert Clark is 17, wheelchair-bound, and he hasn't long to live. But he tries to come to terms with a bleak outlook. So do his father and brother Mark. Out of the situation, the three discover a bond and a certain strength.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
May 14, 1986
Languages
English
Director
Adrian Shergold
Adrian Shergold
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

15 Cast Members

Lee Whitlock

Lee Whitlock

Robert Clark

Steve Fletcher

Steve Fletcher

Mark Clark

Alan Ford

Alan Ford

Father

David Horovitch

David Horovitch

Consultant

Elaine Lordan

Elaine Lordan

Nurse

Julie Sullivan

Mrs Hurst

Reginald Stewart

Reg

Kathy Burke

Kathy Burke

Paula

Zoë Nathenson

Zoë Nathenson

Linda

Adam French

Footballer

Jason Cunliffe

Footballer

Jason Norman

Footballer

Wayne Norman

Steve

Tricia Walsh

Casualty Nurse

Graham Blockley

Casualty Doctor

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