Concrete Garden(1994)
Concrete Garden Synopsis
A charming story about a West Indian girl who moves to 1950s London. Marcia has spent most of her 11 years living with her Jamaican grandmother but is sent to damp, dark London to start a new life with her parents. Missing her gran terribly, Marcia is surrounded by bullying schoolgirls, racism on TV and a jealous younger brother... Only her favourite pop star will help her feel at home. Concrete Garden is a wonderfully observed graduation film from director Alrick Riley. With warm performances from a young cast and exquisite detail in the production design, this tender short film powerfully evokes the trials and tribulations faced by kids settling in 1950s Britain.
Concrete Garden (1994) is a drama film directed by Alrick Riley, released on January 1, 1994 with a runtime of 23m. It stars Martha Brown, Claude Hobbs, Claudette Douglas and Owen Williamson. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Alrick Riley
- Writers:
- Alrick Riley
- Producers:
- Louise Decoteau
- Production:
- NFTS
- Status:
- Released
Concrete Garden Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Martha Brown
Martha Brown
as Marcia
- Claude Hobbs
Claude Hobbs
as David
- Claudette Douglas
Claudette Douglas
as Mum
- Owen Williamson
Owen Williamson
as Dad
Colin Salmon
as Pop Star
Key crew
Directed by Alrick Riley, written by Alrick Riley, produced by Louise Decoteau.
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Concrete Garden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Concrete Garden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Concrete Garden online?
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Concrete Garden (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from BFI Player. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Concrete Garden?
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The main cast of Concrete Garden (1994) includes Martha Brown, Claude Hobbs, Claudette Douglas, Owen Williamson and Colin Salmon. The film was directed by Alrick Riley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Concrete Garden released?
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Concrete Garden was released on January 1, 1994 and runs for 23m.
Is Concrete Garden worth watching?
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Concrete Garden (1994) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.