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Biting the Hands

19891h 15mMovieComedyTV Movie

Linda and Gail are Hell's Belles - an alternative comedy double act. When success begins to beckon, they must decide whether to change their act or keep doing what they believe in. Are their principles justified - or are they just 'biting the hands' that feed them?

DirectorCarol Wilks
WriterRona Munro

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Cast · Directed by Carol Wilks

LB
Louise Beattie
Gail
JS
Judith Sweeney
Linda
AK
Anne Kristen
Sheila
ESEwan Stewart
Ewan Stewart
Phil
SFStephanie Fayerman
Stephanie Fayerman
Karen
AR
Andrew Robertson
Jim
TRTony Roper
Tony Roper
Gordon
BM
Billy McElhaney
Joe
AJ
Audrey Jenkinson
Jackie
HM
Hilary Maclean
Student
DA
Douglas Anderson
Paul
KA
Kerry Arthur
Wendy

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