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Burning an Illusion(1981)

November 13, 19811h 46m

61%User score 61 percent

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7 votes

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.

Director: Menelik Shabazz
Writers: Menelik Shabazz

Top Billed Cast

Victor Romero Evans
Del Bennett
Angela Wynter
Cynthia
Chris Tummings
Scotty
Trevor Laird
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Burning an Illusion (1981) | Watch Free Online Movies

John Cannon

Prison Warder

Nicola Wright

Christine

Larrington Walker

Tony

Brian Bovell

Nat West

Andy de la Tour

Foreman

Gary McDonald

Policeman

Cassie McFarlane

Pat Williams

Beverley Martin

Sonia

Malcolm Frederick

Chamberlain

Corinne Skinner-Carter

Pat's Mother

Marva Buchanan

Lorna

Suzanne Auguiste

Angela

Ruddy L. Davis

Pat's Father

Leroy Anderson

Richard

Janet Kay

Singer in Club (Self)

Millie Kiarie

Chairwoman

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Status: Released
Original title: Burning an Illusion
Original language: English
Production: BFI