Safe
1993 · 66 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, TV Movie
Antonia Bird's first feature length film; "Safe" from 1993, focused on the plight of the homeless in London.
Directed by Antonia Bird · Written by Al Hunter Ashton
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Aidan Gillen Gypo -
Kate Hardie Kaz -
Robert Carlyle Nosty -
George Costigan Sean -
Steven Mackintosh Greg -
Andrew Tiernan Duggie -
Marsha Thomason Wendy - C Carol Leader Tessa
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Cheryl Hall Jean -
Jane Wymark Casualty Doctor - N Neil Smals Robbo
- R Robert Oates Businessman Punter
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