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The Ragman's Daughter
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The Ragman's Daughter

1972-01-01 · 94 min · ★ 4.2

Crime · Drama · Romance

Based on the Alan Sillitoe short story. The film tells the story of the ill-fated love between Tony, a petty thief from a working-class family, and Doris, the daughter of an upwardly mobile scrap dealer.

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Directors
Harold Becker
Production companies
Harpoon Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Simon RouseSimon RouseTony Bradmore
Victoria TennantVictoria TennantDoris Randall
Patrick O'ConnellPatrick O'ConnellTony, 35 yrs
Brian MurphyBrian MurphyTony's father
Brenda PetersTony's Mother
Jane WoodJane WoodTony's Wife
Leslie SandsLeslie SandsDoris' father
Rita HowardDoris' Mother
Kevin RichmondPaul
Reginald MarshReginald MarshGeorge
Peter AttardPete
Steve HattonAlf
John McEneryJohn McEneryOld Man on Wagon
Sidney LivingstoneSidney LivingstoneBorstal Instructor
William HoylandWilliam HoylandBorstal Barber
John MalcolmJohn MalcolmFactory Manager
Donald WebsterDonald WebsterJack
Michael QuintoPercy
Gareth ThomasGareth ThomasTom
Peter DudleyPeter DudleyLorry Driver

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