Life for Christine

Nan
1h 19m
1980

Overview

A teenage girl is sent to a women's prison, but should she really be there?

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1980-12-02

Top Billed Cast

Amanda York

Christine

Nicholas Ball

Colin

Marjorie Yates

Nurse Ryder

Michelle Ainsworth

Christine, aged 7

Helene Palmer

Mrs Andrews

Paul Shane

Mr Andrews

Kate Fahy

Rose

Ina Clough

Mrs Holly

Randal Herley

Dr Horace

Elizabeth Mickery

Teacher

Jane Lowe

Headmistress

Phil Pollitt

Boy at school

Olivia Ward

House Mother, Railton

Patrick Ward

House Father, Railton

Joe Belcher

Policeman

Dave Parke

Dave, boyfriend

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