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Throwing up in the Gorbals (1990)

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Film details

Featuring

John Gordon-Sinclair Tilda Swinton Kevin McMonagle
Countries

United Kingdom Scotland
Year

1990
Type

Television
Category

Fiction

Synopsis

A framed country singer is sentenced to seven years in gaol for his participation in a series of armed robberies. His wife, however, is convinced that he is innocent and sets out to clear his name, with the assistance of Frank McClusky, unlikely food and wine correspondent for the Glasgow Evening Echo.

Cast & Credits

Cast
- - Frank McClusky
    
    John Gordon-Sinclair
  - Cissie Crouch
    
    Tilda Swinton
  - Dorwood Crouch
    
    Kevin McMonagle
  - Fraser Boyle
    
    Ken Stott
  - Billie McPhail
    
    Katy Murphy
  - Jolene Jowett
    
    Eddi Reader
  - Shirley
    
    Barbara Rafferty
  - Tracey
    
    Jenny McCrindle
  - David Cole
    
    Guy Gregory
Credits
- Unknown:
  - Director
    
    Michael Whyte
  - Production Company
    
    BBC Scotland
  - Producer
    
    Peter Broughan
  - Screenplay
    
    John Byrne

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