Skinflicker(1972)
Skinflicker Synopsis
This chilling and provocative faux home movie presents the story of three dissidents and their plan to commit a revolutionary act on film. Bicât and scriptwriter Howard Brenton explore the consequences and co-option of political violence with hard, grubby directness and a pre-punk, semi-nihilistic attack on bourgeois values.
Skinflicker (1972) is a drama film directed by Tony Bicât, released on January 1, 1972 with a runtime of 44m. It stars Hilary Charlton, Will Knightley, Henry Woolf and William Hoyland. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Bicât
- Writers:
- Howard Brenton
- Production:
- British Film Institute Production Board
- Status:
- Released
Skinflicker Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Hilary Charlton
Hilary Charlton
as Susie
- Will Knightley
Will Knightley
as Wilf
Henry Woolf
as Henry
William Hoyland
as Georgie
- Brendan Barry
Brendan Barry
as Minister
- Elizabeth Joyce
Elizabeth Joyce
as Minister's Wife
- Barnaby Jones
Barnaby Jones
as Minister's Son
- John Martin
John Martin
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Tony Bicât, written by Howard Brenton.
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Skinflicker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Skinflicker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Skinflicker online?
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Skinflicker (1972) is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Skinflicker?
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The main cast of Skinflicker (1972) includes Hilary Charlton, Will Knightley, Henry Woolf, William Hoyland and Brendan Barry. The film was directed by Tony Bicât. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Skinflicker released?
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Skinflicker was released on January 1, 1972 and runs for 44m.
Is Skinflicker worth watching?
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Skinflicker (1972) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.