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Burning an Illusion (1981)

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.

Drama

Burning an Illusion

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Burning an Illusion

Burning an Illusion

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Cassie McFarlane

Cassie McFarlane

as Pat Williams

Victor Romero Evans

Victor Romero Evans

Beverley Martin

Beverley Martin

Malcolm Frederick

Malcolm Frederick

Corinne Skinner-Carter

Corinne Skinner-Carter

as Pat's Mother

as Prison Warder

Larrington Walker

Larrington Walker

Suzanne Auguiste

Suzanne Auguiste

as Pat's Father

Andy de la Tour

Andy de la Tour

as Singer in Club (Self)

as Desk Sergeant

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Menelik Shabazz

Menelik Shabazz

Menelik Shabazz

Menelik Shabazz

Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

Vivien Pottersman

Vivien Pottersman

Original Music Composer

Miranda Melville

Miranda Melville

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