Skallagrigg

Back in the 'bad old days' when the physically and mentally disabled were locked away in institutions a legend grew of someone who could stand up to the authorities and help them. This charming story is how a group of disabled people went to chase that legend. To assist them John is forced to come to terms with his daughter and her friends.

Cast

Bernard Hill

John

Kerry Noble

Esther

Karl Purden

Tom

Tom Tomalin

Raj

Linda Bassett

Susan

Billie Whitelaw

Margaret

Richard Briers

Old Arthur/George

Nick Brimble

Frank

John McArdle

Dilke

Ian Dury

Rendle

Crew

Richard Spence

Director

William Horwood

Novel

Nigel Williams

Screenplay