Dalkeith
Old age is a bitch!
Tells the true story of the residents at Dalkeith Residential Home who sit around every day just waiting to die until staff buy them a greyhound. Naming the dog Dalkeith after the home, they discover she is a phenomenal runner and she is soon entered into the greyhound races. Soon residents are betting on the outcome of the races, and they are given a new reason to live. But the board of trustees learn what is going on, through the disgruntled daughter of one of the residents, and heavily handedly put an end to the fun and games. After the board's intervention the residents sink into a new form of despair as life becomes even duller and more boring than before. That is until the aloof pensioner, played by Ray Barrett, reveals he was once a high profile barrister and challenges the decision in court.
Directed by Leigh Sheehan · Written by Leigh Sheehan
Cast
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Ray Barrett Tarquin St John Smythe - Esme Melville Maisie Carter
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Gus Mercurio Enzo Petroni -
Alan Hopgood Mick - Judy Banks Doris
- Marilyn Maguire Suzanne Barker
- Geoff Brooks Benny Saunders
- James Benedict Dave Bennett
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Jacinta Stapleton Kate Johnson -
Julie Nihill Sally - Andrew Clarke Judge Proctor
- Gabrielle Leeds Daphne
Make it a double feature
3h 5m together
Dalkeith
Bubba Ho-tep
A close match in mood and era.
