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Life for Christine

1980-12-02 · 79 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · TV Movie

A teenage girl is sent to a women's prison, but should she really be there?

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Directors
John Goldschmidt
Production companies
Granada Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Amanda YorkChristine
Nicholas BallNicholas BallColin
Marjorie YatesMarjorie YatesNurse Ryder
Michelle AinsworthChristine, aged 7
Helene PalmerMrs Andrews
Paul ShanePaul ShaneMr Andrews
Kate FahyKate FahyRose
Ina CloughMrs Holly
Randal HerleyDr Horace
Elizabeth MickeryTeacher
Jane LoweJane LoweHeadmistress
Phil PollittBoy at school
Olivia WardHouse Mother, Railton
Patrick WardPatrick WardHouse Father, Railton
Joe BelcherPoliceman
Dave ParkeDave ParkeDave, boyfriend
Diana FlacksMagistrate 1
Jackie ShinnMagistrate 2
Tom HarrisonMagistrate 3
Daphne GoddardGovernor, Holloway

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