Pressure(1976)
Pressure Synopsis
A British-born younger son of an immigrant family from Trinidad finds himself adrift between two cultures.
Pressure (1976) is a drama film directed by Horace Ové, released on November 19, 1976 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Herbert Norville, Oscar James, Corinne Skinner-Carter and Frank Singuineau. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Horace Ové
- Writers:
- Samuel Selvon, Horace Ové
- Producers:
- Robert Buckler
- Cinematographer:
- Michael J. Davis
- Production:
- BFI
- Status:
- Released
Pressure (1976) Trailer
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Pressure Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Pressure.
Official HD Trailer
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Pressure star Herbert Norville on Horace Ové's, the first full-length Black British film | BFI
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Pressure Cast & Crew
Main cast
Herbert Norville
as Tony
Oscar James
as Colin
- Corinne Skinner-Carter
Corinne Skinner-Carter
as Tony's Aunt
- Frank Singuineau
Frank Singuineau
as Lucas
- Lucita Lijertwood
Lucita Lijertwood
as Bopsie
- Sheila Scott-Wilkenson
Sheila Scott-Wilkenson
as Sister Lousie
Ed Devereaux
as Police Inspector
- T-Bone Wilson
T-Bone Wilson
as Junior
Ram John Holder
as Brother John
Norman Beaton
as Preacher
- John F. Landry
John F. Landry
as Mr Crapson
Archie Pool
as Oscar
Key crew
Directed by Horace Ové, written by Samuel Selvon and Horace Ové, produced by Robert Buckler.
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Pressure Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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Pressure – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pressure online?
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Pressure (1976) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pressure?
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The main cast of Pressure (1976) includes Herbert Norville, Oscar James, Corinne Skinner-Carter, Frank Singuineau and Lucita Lijertwood. The film was directed by Horace Ové. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pressure released?
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Pressure was released on November 19, 1976 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Pressure worth watching?
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Pressure (1976) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pressure?
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Yes. The official Pressure trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.