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Private Road

Private Road

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Private Road

1971

1h 29m

6.1(14 votes)

Drama

Overview

Receptionist Anne’s new relationship with nascent writer Peter is opening her eyes to a new lifestyle, one far removed from her comfortable middle-class background.

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17 members

Acting

Bruce Robinson

Peter Morrissey

Bruce Robinson

Acting

Susan Penhaligon

Ann Halpern

Susan Penhaligon

Acting

Michael Feast

Stephen

Michael Feast

Sound

George Fenton

Henry

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Robert Brown

Mr. Halpern

Robert Brown

Acting

Kathleen Byron

Mrs. Halpern

Kathleen Byron

Acting

Patricia Cutts

Erica Talbot

Patricia Cutts

Acting

Trevor Adams

Alex Marvel

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Susan Brodrick

Sylvia Halpern

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Paul Harper

Clark

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Catherine Howe

Iverna

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Roger Hammond

1st Advertising Executive

Roger Hammond

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John Keogh

2nd Advertising Executive

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Bob Sessions

3rd Advertising Executive (as Robert Sessions)

Bob Sessions

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Joanna Ross

Nurse

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Julia Wright

Nurse

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Pamela Moiseiwitsch

Secretary

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