The Steamie
"A night in the life at a 1950's communal laundry, showing how life was like for working class Glasgow Women."
Originally released in 1988. The Steamie is a comedy/drama film. directed by Haldane Duncan. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eileen McCallum, Dorothy Paul, and Katy Murphy
Synopsis
Tony Roper wrote 'The Steamie' for Glasgow's Mayfest in 1987. Return to Hogmany 1957 when a fiesty group of Glasgow women; Mrs Culfeathers, Dolly, Doreen and the irrepressible Magrit, all meet at The Steamie to do the traditional family wash before the New Year. The Steamie is a hilarious cameo of Glasgow's social history where the washing was always easier to do when the Women shared their laugher and sorrow and a scandalous supply of gossip. This is the definitive version of the most popular play of the last 20 years with the all star cast of Dorothy Paul as Magrit, Eileen McCallum as Dolly, Kate Murphy as Doreen, Sheila McDonald as Mrs Culfeathers and a very young Peter Mullan as Andy, the whisky loving handy man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Scottish Television (STV)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Steamie about?
Tony Roper wrote 'The Steamie' for Glasgow's Mayfest in 1987. Return to Hogmany 1957 when a fiesty group of Glasgow women; Mrs Culfeathers, Dolly, Doreen and the irrepressible Magrit, all meet at T...
Who directed The Steamie?
The Steamie was directed by Haldane Duncan.
How long is The Steamie?
The Steamie has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Steamie released?
The Steamie was released on December 31, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Steamie?
The main cast of The Steamie includes Eileen McCallum, Dorothy Paul, Katy Murphy, Sheila Donald, Peter Mullan.