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Taking Leave

19741h MovieDramaTV Movie

Mike comes home on leave from Ulster. After six years in the Army he has to decide whether to sign up again or not. His parents want him to leave the army and come home, but the family flare-ups and bickerings are not conducive to helping him choose.

DirectorJohn Mackenzie
WriterJoyce Neary
ProducerKenith Trodd

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Cast · Directed by John Mackenzie

GSGeorge Sewell
George Sewell
Father
DKDoreen Keogh
Doreen Keogh
Mother
ASAlison Steadman
Alison Steadman
Nonie
GSGeorge Sweeney
George Sweeney
Mike
SLSusan Littler
Susan Littler
Sheila
BCBrian Capron
Brian Capron
Tony
LSLiz Smith
Liz Smith
Confused Lady
NK
Natalie Kent
Cissie
CD
Colin Dunn
Squaddie
MHMurray Head
Murray Head
Barbara Allen Singer (voice only)
AL
Antonia Loyd
Child
DP
Deborah Pollington
Child

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