• 1982
  • 1h 46m
Burning an Illusion

Summary A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better. View more details

  • 1982
  • 1h 46m

Burning an Illusion

Directed : Menelik Shabazz

Written : Menelik Shabazz

Stars : Victor Romero Evans Angela Wynter Cassie McFarlane Beverley Martin

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6.9

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Genres : Drama

Release date : Aug 12, 1982

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : London, England, UK

Production companies : British Film Institute (BFI)

Summary A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Aug 12, 1982

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : London, England, UK

Production companies : British Film Institute (BFI)

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Cassie McFarlane in Burning an Illusion (1982)
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