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A Turn for the Worse

19811h 5mMovieComedyTV Movie

Simon Simpson runs an entertainment agency in Liverpool. At one of his regular auditions in The Bootle Railway Club he sees an aggressive young man fresh from the dole queue who dreams of becoming a professional comedian. Simpson believes the boy has talent and starts to groom him for 'stardom'.

DirectorBill Hays
WriterAlan Bleasdale
ProducerJohn Norton

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Cast · Directed by Bill Hays

BHBernard Hill
Bernard Hill
Simon Simpson
MH
Max Hafler
Joey Dukes
DA
Debbie Arnold
Marilyn
VE
Vince Earl
Ronny
CRChristopher Ryan
Christopher Ryan
Hound Dog
RKRay Kingsley
Ray Kingsley
Rosco de Ville
MM
Marianne Di Marko
Rhoda
BB
Bill Bradley
Donald Peers
MM
Margaret Mason
Trevor Preston Duo member
DN
Dennis Neale
Trevor Preston Duo member
BDBill Dean
Bill Dean
(voice)
JCJohn Challis
John Challis
(voice)

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A Turn for the Worse — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Turn for the Worse?

A Turn for the Worse isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is A Turn for the Worse on Netflix?

No, A Turn for the Worse is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is A Turn for the Worse on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Turn for the Worse isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A Turn for the Worse for free?

A Turn for the Worse isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Turn for the Worse?

A Turn for the Worse hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 16, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.