Gas and Candles(1991)
Gas and Candles Synopsis
Black comedy play about two pensioners struggling to manage on an old-age pension and living in a high-rise block of flats.
Gas and Candles (1991) is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Alvin Rakoff, released on August 1, 1991 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Edna Doré, Bert Parnaby, Leslie Sands and Simon Oates.
- Director:
- Alvin Rakoff
- Writers:
- Jimmy McGovern
- Status:
- Released
Gas and Candles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edna Doré
as Betty
- Bert Parnaby
Bert Parnaby
as Bill
Leslie Sands
as Tom
Simon Oates
as Politician
- Richard Braine
Richard Braine
as Journalist
- Rod Culbertson
Rod Culbertson
as Superintendent Benson
Mark Lewis Jones
as Constable Davis
- Kenneth Bryans
Kenneth Bryans
as Assassin
- Freddie Earlle
Freddie Earlle
as Bus Driver
- Patricia Kane
Patricia Kane
as Mrs Betchley
- Elspeth Cameron
Elspeth Cameron
as Tom's Wife
- Rachel Boyd
Rachel Boyd
as Girl in Chemist Shop
Key crew
Directed by Alvin Rakoff, written by Jimmy McGovern.
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Gas and Candles – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Gas and Candles?
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The main cast of Gas and Candles (1991) includes Edna Doré, Bert Parnaby, Leslie Sands, Simon Oates and Richard Braine. The film was directed by Alvin Rakoff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gas and Candles released?
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Gas and Candles was released on August 1, 1991 and runs for 59m.