Film

Taking Leave

19741hDrama TV Movie

Director: John Mackenzie
Year: 1974

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.

Top cast

George Sewell

Father

Doreen Keogh

Mother

Alison Steadman

Nonie

George Sweeney

Mike

Susan Littler

Sheila

Brian Capron

Tony

Liz Smith

Confused Lady

Natalie Kent

Cissie

Colin Dunn

Squaddie

Murray Head

Barbara Allen Singer (voice only)

Antonia Loyd

Child

Deborah Pollington

Child

Sarah Wiles

Child

Katrina Loftin

Child

Directed by

John Mackenzie

Written by

Joyce Neary

Produced by

Kenith Trodd