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In Traction

198650mMovieComedyTV Movie

Matters are bad enough when Mr Gentle tries to commit suicide. They are even worse when the attempt fails. Worst of all is being confined to a hospital bed when a bunch of juvenile delinquents are sent to visit you.

DirectorDavid Wickham
WriterStuart Paterson
ProducerTom Kinninmont

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Cast · Directed by David Wickham

JM
Joe Mullaney
Jonesy
CPCaroline Paterson
Caroline Paterson
Anna
RP
Robert Patterson
Mr. Gentle
LO
Leonard O'Malley
Derek
MH
Matthew Hodgman
Keith
AM
Angie Murphy
Helen
JM
John McGlynn
Mr. Wright
UM
Una MacNab
Nurse
AB
Andrew Barr
Jack Soutar
JK
James Kennedy
Brian Henderson
PH
Patricia Hannaway
Gym Teacher
SB
Stewart Bishop
Bus Driver

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In Traction hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 8, 1986. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.