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Cult Classics • Drama, Mystery, UR, 01-Jan-1979

Chris Petit's cult classic is one of the most striking feature debuts in British cinema – a haunting blend of edgy mystery story and existential road movie, crammed with eerie evocations of English landscape and weather.

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Bereavement, Driving
Cast
David Beames Robert B.
Lisa Kreuzer Ingrid
Sting guitarist at petrol station
Crew
Chris Petit director

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