Burning an Illusion
1981 · Movie · 101 min · ★ 6.1
A young British-born Black woman searches for security in her life and hopes to achieve it through marriage; however, the false arrest and merciless beating of her boyfriend by the police forces a turning point in both their lives.
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Details
- Years
- 1981
- Release date
- 1981-11-13
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 101 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (7 votes)
Cast & crew
- CM
Cassie McFarlane
as Pat Williams
Victor Romero Evans
as Del Bennett
- BM
Beverley Martin
as Sonia
Angela Wynter
as Cynthia
- MF
Malcolm Frederick
as Chamberlain
Chris Tummings
as Scotty
Trevor Laird
as Pest
- CS
Corinne Skinner-Carter
as Pat's Mother
John Cannon
as Prison Warder
Nicola Wright
as Christine
Directed by Menelik Shabazz