Dreaming (1991)
Unemployed Ayrshire teenager Sammy Nelson is a dreamer, using his vivid imagination to conjure up a gallery of heroes. But far from simply providing an escape from grim reality, his dreams become weapons to confront it. With appearances by Deacon Blue, Billy Connolly and Marianne Faithful
Director: Mike Alexander
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 24, 1991
Cast
- Ewen Bremner - Sammy Nelson
- Shirley Henderson - Pauline McPherson
- Michael Carter - Peter Nelson
- Mary McCusker - Mary Nelson
- Billy Connolly - Game Show Host/Busker
- Marianne Faithfull - Woman in Crowd
- Ricky Ross - Deacon Blue/Singer in Bar
- Lorraine McIntosh - Deacon Blue/Girl in Graveyard
- Graeme Kelling - Deacon Blue
- James Prime - Deacon Blue
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mike Alexander
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dreaming about?
- Unemployed Ayrshire teenager Sammy Nelson is a dreamer, using his vivid imagination to conjure up a gallery of heroes. But far from simply providing an escape from grim reality, his dreams become weapons to confront it. With appearances by Deacon Blue, Billy Connolly and Marianne Faithful
- Who directed Dreaming?
- Dreaming was directed by Mike Alexander.
- Who stars in Dreaming?
- Dreaming stars Ewen Bremner, Shirley Henderson, Michael Carter, Mary McCusker, Billy Connolly, Marianne Faithfull.
- How long is Dreaming?
- Dreaming has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Dreaming?
- Dreaming is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Dreaming produced?
- Dreaming was produced in United Kingdom.