
Spend Spend Spend
1977-03-15 · 85 min · ★ 5.0
Based on the book "Spend, Spend, Spend" by Vivian Nicholson and Stephen Smith. Story of pools winner, Vivian Nicholson.
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- Directors
- John Goldschmidt
- Production companies
- BBC
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Susan LittlerViv Nicholson
John DuttineKeith Nicholson
Liz SmithKeith's Granny
Annie HulleyGirlfriend
John LyonsPublic Relations Man
Jane LowePublic Relations Woman
Andy Bradford2nd Reporter
Gordon Wharmby2nd PolicemanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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