Burning an Illusion

15
1h 46m
1981
5.2 /10 (5)

Overview

A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better.

Country : United Kingdom
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1981-11-13

Top Billed Cast

Cassie McFarlane

Pat Williams

Victor Romero Evans

Del Bennett

Beverley Martin

Sonia

Angela Wynter

Cynthia

Malcolm Frederick

Chamberlain

Chris Tummings

Scotty

Trevor Laird

Pest

Corinne Skinner-Carter

Pat's Mother

John Cannon

Prison Warder

Nicola Wright

Christine

Larrington Walker

Tony

Marva Buchanan

Lorna

Suzanne Auguiste

Angela

Ruddy L. Davis

Pat's Father

Brian Bovell

Nat West

Leroy Anderson

Richard

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