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The Black Stuff
Movie Details

Title: The Black Stuff

Release Date: 2 Jan 1980

Runtime: 1h 42m

Genre: Drama, TV Movie

Director: BBC Manchester

Production Companies: BBC Manchester

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.4 (11 votes)

Cast

  • Yosser Hughes: Bernard Hill
  • Chrissie Todd: Michael Angelis
  • Loggo Logmond: Alan Igbon
  • George Malone: Peter Kerrigan
  • Dixie Dean: Tom Georgeson
  • Kevin Dean: Gary Bleasdale
  • McKenna: David Calder
  • Maureen Hughes: Jean Warren
  • Doris: Valerie Lilley
  • Student: Janine Duvitski
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