Top billed cast

1. 

   Paul Rogers

   Max

2. 

   Ian Holm

   Lenny

3. 

   Cyril Cusack

   Sam

4. 

   Terence Rigby

   Joey

5. 

   Michael Jayston

   Teddy

6. 

   Vivien Merchant

   Ruth

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-06-22

I’ve never really seen Paul Rogers own a part anything like as strongly as he portrays the curmudgeonly old “Max” in this rather bleakest of family get-togethers. He shares their London home with his brother “Sam” (Cyril Cusack) and his two sons. “Lenny” (Ian Holm) looks like he belongs in the Gestapo, bedecked in his black leather coat, and he’s got the malevolent streak to boot. “Joey” (Terence Rigby) isn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer; a would-be boxer and usually quite oblivious to the prevailing toxicity amongst this family. Then a new sparring partner arrives. T...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• london, england
• abusive father
• based on play or musical
• dysfunctional family
• homecoming
• estranged son