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Taking Leave
Taking Leave
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Taking Leave

1974
1h
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1974

Runtime

1h

Storyline

Mike comes home on leave from Ulster. After six years in the Army he has to decide whether to sign up again or not. His parents want him to leave the army and come home, but the family flare-ups and bickerings are not conducive to helping him choose.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Nov 28, 1974
Languages
English
Director
John Mackenzie
John Mackenzie

Top Cast

14 Cast Members

George Sewell

George Sewell

Father

Doreen Keogh

Doreen Keogh

Mother

Alison Steadman

Alison Steadman

Nonie

George Sweeney

George Sweeney

Mike

Susan Littler

Susan Littler

Sheila

Brian Capron

Brian Capron

Tony

Liz Smith

Liz Smith

Confused Lady

Natalie Kent

Cissie

Colin Dunn

Squaddie

Murray Head

Murray Head

Barbara Allen Singer (voice only)

Antonia Loyd

Child

Deborah Pollington

Child

Sarah Wiles

Child

Katrina Loftin

Child

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