Blood on the Dole
Originally released in 1994. Blood on the Dole is a drama film. directed by Pip Broughton.
Starring Stephen Walters, Philip Dowd, and Suzanne Maddock
Synopsis
Alan Bleasdale's touching yet frank drama for Channel 4 about the struggles of a group of young adults leaving school in a deprived area of Liverpool. Starring Stephen Walters, Suzanne Maddock and Amanda Mealing. Based on the acclaimed play by Jim Morris, voted Most Promising Playwright by the Financial Times and Morning Star in 1981. Blood on the Dole shows the lives of four teenagers, two boys and two girls, struggling to cope after being thrust into the real world for the first time after leaving school. Living in deprived Merseyside, the four youths' bright-eyed optimism for their futures and new-found freedom is soon crushed by the realities of unemployment, poverty, and the brutal reality of living and trying to find work in a city in decline. They all soon find themselves in the hopeless situation of facing complete dependence on state handouts, "the dole". The four teenagers instead find themselves turning to each other to find the strength to survive.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stephen Walters
as Joey Jackson
Philip Dowd
as Ricky Jones
Suzanne Maddock
as Cathy Thompson
Rachel Caldwell
as Jean Kavanagh
Aneirin Hughes
as David Williams
Jake Abraham
as Paul Price
Rachel Maxwell
as Tracey Ryan
Amanda Mealing
as Laura
Gill West
as Jobcentre Receptionist
Jodie Draper
as Jobcentre Receptionist
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blood on the Dole about?
Alan Bleasdale's touching yet frank drama for Channel 4 about the struggles of a group of young adults leaving school in a deprived area of Liverpool. Starring Stephen Walters, Suzanne Maddock and ...
Who directed Blood on the Dole?
Blood on the Dole was directed by Pip Broughton.
How long is Blood on the Dole?
Blood on the Dole has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Blood on the Dole released?
Blood on the Dole was released on October 18, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blood on the Dole?
The main cast of Blood on the Dole includes Stephen Walters, Philip Dowd, Suzanne Maddock, Rachel Caldwell, Aneirin Hughes.