Don't Be Silly

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Don't Be Silly

1979

1h 15m

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Drama

TV Movie

Overview

Play about middle class domestic abuse.

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12 members

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Susan Fleetwood

Pamela Redman

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Christopher Godwin

Michael Redman

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Timothy Chasin

Harry Redman

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Emily Dean

Amy Redman

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Maria Aitken

Ellie Bloom

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Charlotte Howard

Helen

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Noel Collins

Johnny

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Stephanie Cole

Dr. Monday

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Richenda Carey

Liz Charter

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Rosalind Boxall

Mrs. Duffy

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Doreen Mantle

Mary Hunter

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James Lister

Man at party

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