Edna: The Inebriate Woman (1971)
A British play about homelessness by Jeremy Sandford, writer of "Cathy Come Home", first broadcast as a BBC Play For Today. It details the deterioration of Edna, a homeless alcoholic and was made at a time when vagrancy was still a criminal offence.
Director: Ted Kotcheff
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 21, 1971
Cast
- Patricia Hayes - Edna
- Barbara Jefford - Josie, of 'Jesus Saves'
- Geraldine Sherman - Trudi, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
- Cheryl Hall - Vangi, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
- Freda Dowie - Mother Superior, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
- Roger Hammond - Victor, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
- Denis Carey - Doctor, at The Spike
- Talfryn Thomas - Tramp
- June Watson - Attendant, at The Spike
- Kate Williams - Teresa, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ted Kotcheff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Edna: The Inebriate Woman about?
- A British play about homelessness by Jeremy Sandford, writer of "Cathy Come Home", first broadcast as a BBC Play For Today. It details the deterioration of Edna, a homeless alcoholic and was made at a time when vagrancy was still a criminal offence.
- Who directed Edna: The Inebriate Woman?
- Edna: The Inebriate Woman was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
- Who stars in Edna: The Inebriate Woman?
- Edna: The Inebriate Woman stars Patricia Hayes, Barbara Jefford, Geraldine Sherman, Cheryl Hall, Freda Dowie, Roger Hammond.
- How long is Edna: The Inebriate Woman?
- Edna: The Inebriate Woman has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Edna: The Inebriate Woman?
- Edna: The Inebriate Woman is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Edna: The Inebriate Woman produced?
- Edna: The Inebriate Woman was produced in United Kingdom.