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Cassie McFarlane
Pat Williams
1981•1h 46m•Released•EN
Burning an Illusion
“the story of a Black woman's awakening”
Overview
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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
November 13, 1981
Runtime
1h 46m
Rating
6.0 / 10
Votes
8
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
1.5
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Victor Romero Evans
Del Bennett
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Beverley Martin
Sonia
Angela Wynter
Cynthia
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Malcolm Frederick
Chamberlain
Chris Tummings
Scotty
Trevor Laird
Pest
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Corinne Skinner-Carter
Pat's Mother
John Cannon
Prison Warder
Nicola Wright
Christine
Larrington Walker
Tony
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Marva Buchanan
Lorna
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