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Cathy Come Home

November 16, 1966 1h 15m 7.0/10 (23 votes)

Originally released in 1966. Cathy Come Home is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Ken Loach. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Carol White, Ray Brooks, and Wally Patch

Synopsis

Cathy and Reg are a couple with three young children, who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his well-paid job. Gripping and emotional, Cathy Come Home remains a truly ground-breaking piece of dramatic fiction, engaging viewers with social issues, such as homelessness, unemployment and the rights of mothers to keep their own children.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 16, 1966 59 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (23 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cathy Come Home about?

Cathy and Reg are a couple with three young children, who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his well-paid job. Gripping and emotional, Cathy Come Home remains a truly ground-br...

Who directed Cathy Come Home?

Cathy Come Home was directed by Ken Loach.

How long is Cathy Come Home?

Cathy Come Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was Cathy Come Home released?

Cathy Come Home was released on November 16, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cathy Come Home?

The main cast of Cathy Come Home includes Carol White, Ray Brooks, Wally Patch, Adrienne Frame, Winifred Dennis.