That Sinking Feeling(1980)
There's got to be more to life than committing suicide.
That Sinking Feeling Synopsis
Ronnie, Wal, Andy and Vic are four bored, unemployed teens in dreary, rainy Glasgow. Ronnie comes up with a great idea. He has noticed that stainless steel sinks are worth a lot of money and comes up with a complicated scheme: to steal sinks from a warehouse dressed as girls and using a stop-motion-potion.
That Sinking Feeling (1980) is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Bill Forsyth, released on October 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Robert Buchanan, Billy Greenlees, John Hughes and John Gordon Sinclair. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Forsyth
- Writers:
- Bill Forsyth
- Producers:
- Bill Forsyth
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Coulter
- Production:
- Minor Miracle Film Cooperative, Lake Films, Glasgow Youth Theatre
- Status:
- Released
That Sinking Feeling (1980) Trailer
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That Sinking Feeling Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Buchanan
as Ronnie
Billy Greenlees
as Wal
- John Hughes
John Hughes
as Vic
John Gordon Sinclair
as Andy
- Drew Burns
Drew Burns
as Pete
- Eddie Burt
Eddie Burt
as Eddie the Driver
- Derek Millar
Derek Millar
as Bobby
- Eric Joseph
Eric Joseph
as The Wee Man
Douglas Sannachan
as Simmy
Alan Love
as Alec
- Janette Rankin
Janette Rankin
as Mary
Tom Mannion
as The Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Bill Forsyth, written by Bill Forsyth, produced by Bill Forsyth.
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That Sinking Feeling Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 32 ratings.
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That Sinking Feeling – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch That Sinking Feeling online?
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That Sinking Feeling (1980) is available to stream on MUBI. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in That Sinking Feeling?
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The main cast of That Sinking Feeling (1980) includes Robert Buchanan, Billy Greenlees, John Hughes, John Gordon Sinclair and Drew Burns. The film was directed by Bill Forsyth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was That Sinking Feeling released?
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That Sinking Feeling was released on October 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is That Sinking Feeling worth watching?
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That Sinking Feeling (1980) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for That Sinking Feeling?
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