Movie: Blue Black Permanent

Top 10 Billed Cast

Celia Imrie
Celia Imrie

Barbara Thorburn

Jack Shepherd
Jack Shepherd

Philip Lomax

James Fleet
James Fleet

Jim Thorburn

Gerda Stevenson
Gerda Stevenson

Greta Thorburn

Sean Scanlan
Sean Scanlan

Andrew Cunningham

Hilary Maclean
Hilary Maclean

Wendy

Walter Leask
Walter Leask

Sam Kelday

Sheana Marr
Sheana Marr

Mrs. Kemp

Eoin MacDonald
Eoin MacDonald

Dan of Fea

Jimmy Moar
Jimmy Moar

Billy Spence

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  • Overview

    In 1990s Edinburgh, Barbara Thorburn reflects on memories of her poet mother, Greta, and her tragic death.

  • Release Date

    1992-01-01

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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