Stand by Your Screen

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Overview

A film by Alan Clarke for the 'The Company of Five' anthology series.

Cast: John Neville, Gwen Watford, Ann Bell, Cyril Luckham, Patricia Lawrence

Director: Alan Clarke

Genres: Drama, TV Movie

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