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Absurd Person Singular
Absurd Person Singular
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  2. Absurd Person Singular

Absurd Person Singular

1985
1h 55m
Comedy
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1985

Runtime

1h 55m

Storyline

A movie in three acts following three couples who, over three years, each host a Christmas party. The camera stays in the kitchen and we are treated to Ayckbourn's beautifully detailed look at middle class life.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 55m
Jan 1, 1985
Languages
English
Director
Michael A. Simpson
Michael A. Simpson
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Cheryl Campbell

Cheryl Campbell

Eva

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Geoffrey

Nicky Henson

Nicky Henson

Sidney

Maureen Lipman

Maureen Lipman

Jane

Geoffrey Palmer

Geoffrey Palmer

Ronald Brewster-Wright

Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales

Marion Brewster-Wright

John Baddeley

Dick Potter

Lesley Joseph

Lottie Potter

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