Bleak Moments(1972)
Bleak Moments Synopsis
Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.
Bleak Moments (1972) is a comedy and drama film directed by Mike Leigh, released on May 25, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan and Joolia Cappleman. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Leigh
- Writers:
- Mike Leigh
- Producers:
- Les Blair
- Cinematographer:
- Bahram Manocheri
- Production:
- Memorial Enterprises, Autumn Productions, British Film Institute Production Board
- Budget:
- $44,277
- Status:
- Released
Bleak Moments (1972) Trailer
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Bleak Moments Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anne Raitt
as Sylvia
- Sarah Stephenson
Sarah Stephenson
as Hilda
Eric Allan
as Peter
- Joolia Cappleman
Joolia Cappleman
as Pat
- Mike Bradwell
Mike Bradwell
as Norman
- Malcolm Smith
Malcolm Smith
as Norman's Friend
Donald Sumpter
as Norman's Friend
Liz Smith
as Pat's Mother
- Christopher Martin
Christopher Martin
as Sylvia's Boss
Linda Beckett
as Remedial Trainee
- Sandra Bolton
Sandra Bolton
as Remedial Trainee
Una Brandon-Jones
as Superviser
Key crew
Directed by Mike Leigh, written by Mike Leigh, produced by Les Blair.
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Bleak Moments Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 42 ratings.
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Bleak Moments – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bleak Moments online?
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Bleak Moments (1972) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bleak Moments?
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The main cast of Bleak Moments (1972) includes Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan, Joolia Cappleman and Mike Bradwell. The film was directed by Mike Leigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bleak Moments released?
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Bleak Moments was released on May 25, 1972 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Bleak Moments worth watching?
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Bleak Moments (1972) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bleak Moments?
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