Bleak Moments

Bleak Moments

★ 6.1IMDb Score
Released:1972-05-25
Duration:111 min
Director:Mike Leigh
Actors:Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan, Joolia Cappleman, Mike Bradwell
Production:Memorial Enterprises, Autumn Productions, British Film Institute Production Board

Overview:

Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.

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