Cathy Come Home

(1966)Directed by Ken Loach75 minDrama, TV Movie

Cathy and Reg are a couple with three young children, who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his well-paid job. Gripping and emotional, Cathy Come Home remains a truly ground-breaking piece of dramatic fiction, engaging viewers with social issues, such as homelessness, unemployment and the rights of mothers to keep their own children.

Carol Whiteas Cathy Ward
Ray Brooksas Reg Ward
Wally Patchas Grandad
Adrienne Frameas Eileen
WDWinifred Dennisas Mrs. Ward
Emmett Hennessyas Johnny
ACAlec Colemanas Wedding Guest
Geoffrey Palmeras Property Agent
Gabrielle Hamiltonas Welfare Officer
Phyllis Hicksonas Mrs. Alley
Frank Veaseyas Mr. Hodge
Barry Jacksonas Rent Collector
James Bentonas Man at Eviction
John Baddeleyas Housing Officer
Kathleen Broadhurstas Landlady
Ralph Lawtonas Health Inspector
Lennard Pearceas Ratepayer