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Northern Lights

1982-05-15 · 53 min · Not rated

Drama

A middle-aged doctor has an affair with the student actor she's housing during the Edinburgh Festival.

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Directors
Mike Vardy
Production companies
STV Central
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Judy ParfittJudy ParfittSusan
Annette CrosbieAnnette CrosbieNettie
Rik MayallRik MayallChris
David LyonAndrew
Vivienne RossBel
Robert JamesRobert JamesDuncan
Stephanie FayermanStephanie FayermanMai
Martin HellerMan at Presentation
Diana OlssonWoman at Party
Jean BruceMrs MacAllister
ButeMime Troupe Dog

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