I Can't... I Can't...(1969)
Her Doctor Knows! Her Priest Knows! Why Can't She Tell Her Husband?
I Can't... I Can't... Synopsis
The tale of a young Irish Catholic bride who is devastated when her pregnant mother miscarries and dies on her wedding day. The young woman, one of seven children, blames her father’s lust for the death. When her own wedding night arrives she is terrified and refuses to consummate the marriage with her husband. Her parish priest forbids her to accept her doctor’s suggestion that she should use contraception and she is driven to desperate measures.
I Can't... I Can't... (1969) is a drama film directed by Piers Haggard, released on November 1, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Tessa Wyatt, Dennis Waterman, Alexandra Bastedo and Eddie Byrne. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Piers Haggard
- Writers:
- Robert I. Holt, Lee Dunne
- Production:
- Ardmore Sound, Krasne Entertainments
- Status:
- Released
I Can't... I Can't... Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tessa Wyatt
as Mady - Bride
Dennis Waterman
as Joe O'Reilly - Groom
Alexandra Bastedo
as Gloria - Girl Friend
Eddie Byrne
as Tom
- Martin Dempsey
Martin Dempsey
as Father Keegan
- Marie O'Donnell
Marie O'Donnell
as Kate
Pat Laffan
as Dr. Farnum (as Patrick Laffan)
Key crew
Directed by Piers Haggard, written by Robert I. Holt and Lee Dunne.
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I Can't... I Can't... Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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I Can't... I Can't... – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in I Can't... I Can't...?
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The main cast of I Can't... I Can't... (1969) includes Tessa Wyatt, Dennis Waterman, Alexandra Bastedo, Eddie Byrne and Martin Dempsey. The film was directed by Piers Haggard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Can't... I Can't... released?
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I Can't... I Can't... was released on November 1, 1969 and runs for 1h 39m.
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I Can't... I Can't... (1969) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.