Cathy Come Home(1966)
Cathy Come Home 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.
Cathy Come Home (1966) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Ken Loach, released on November 16, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Carol White, Ray Brooks, Wally Patch and Adrienne Frame. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Loach
- Writers:
- Ken Loach, Jeremy Sandford
- Producers:
- Tony Garnett
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Imi
- Composer:
- Paul Jones
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Cathy Come Home Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carol White
as Cathy Ward
Ray Brooks
as Reg Ward
Wally Patch
as Grandad
- Adrienne Frame
Adrienne Frame
as Eileen
- Winifred Dennis
Winifred Dennis
as Mrs. Ward
- Emmett Hennessy
Emmett Hennessy
as Johnny
- Alec Coleman
Alec Coleman
as Wedding Guest
Geoffrey Palmer
as Property Agent
Gabrielle Hamilton
as Welfare Officer
- Phyllis Hickson
Phyllis Hickson
as Mrs. Alley
- Frank Veasey
Frank Veasey
as Mr. Hodge
Barry Jackson
as Rent Collector
Key crew
Directed by Ken Loach, written by Ken Loach and Jeremy Sandford, produced by Tony Garnett.
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Cathy Come Home Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 26 ratings.
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Cathy Come Home – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cathy Come Home online?
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Who stars in Cathy Come Home?
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The main cast of Cathy Come Home (1966) includes Carol White, Ray Brooks, Wally Patch, Adrienne Frame and Winifred Dennis. The film was directed by Ken Loach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cathy Come Home released?
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Cathy Come Home was released on November 16, 1966 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Cathy Come Home worth watching?
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Cathy Come Home (1966) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.