Cathy Come Home

Nov 16, 1966

1h 15m

★ 7.0

Overview

A British woman faces a downward social climb thanks to her country's rigid and problem-ridden welfare system.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

BBC

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Cast

Cathy Ward

Carol White

Reg Ward

Ray Brooks

Grandad

Wally Patch

Eileen

Adrienne Frame

Mrs. Ward

Winifred Dennis

Johnny

Emmett Hennessy

Wedding Guest

Alec Coleman

Property Agent

Geoffrey Palmer

Welfare Officer

Gabrielle Hamilton

Mrs. Alley

Phyllis Hickson

Mr. Hodge

Frank Veasey

Rent Collector

Barry Jackson

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