Our Day Out
1977 · 70 min · ★ 7.8 · Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
When a teacher takes a group of troubled school children on a school trip to Conwy in Wales, the children understand life outside of Liverpool.
Directed by Pedr James · Written by Willy Russell
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Cast
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Alun Armstrong Mr. Briggs -
Jean Heywood Mrs. Kay - E Elizabeth Estensen Susan
- L Lennox Greaves Colin
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George Malpas Lollipop Man - Les -
Robert Gillespie Headmaster -
Bill Moores Coach Driver - I Iona Banks Cafe Owner - Mrs Roberts
- J Jill Richards Cafe Assistant
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Peter Tilbury Zoo Keeper - J Julie Jones Carole
- S Stephen Caffrey Reilly
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