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The Black Stuff

7.419801h 42mMovieDramaTV Movie

A Liverpool tarmac gang set off for a contract in Middlesbrough. After a day of work, the group are approached by two gypsies who offer them a lucrative side job.

DirectorJim Goddard
WriterAlan Bleasdale
ProducerDavid Rose

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Streaming in 2 other countries

The Black Stuff isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jim Goddard

BHBernard Hill
Bernard Hill
Yosser Hughes
MAMichael Angelis
Michael Angelis
Chrissie Todd
AI
Alan Igbon
Loggo Logmond
PKPeter Kerrigan
Peter Kerrigan
George Malone
TGTom Georgeson
Tom Georgeson
Dixie Dean
GBGary Bleasdale
Gary Bleasdale
Kevin Dean
DCDavid Calder
David Calder
McKenna
JW
Jean Warren
Maureen Hughes
VLValerie Lilley
Valerie Lilley
Doris
JDJanine Duvitski
Janine Duvitski
Student
ALAlan Lake
Alan Lake
Dominic
SLSean Lynch
Sean Lynch
Brendan

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