Ray & Liz poster

Ray & Liz( 2018)

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Overview

On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break social taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control. At times shocking and laced with an unsettling humor, three episodes unfold as a powerful evocation of the experience of growing up in a Black Country council flat.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Justin Salinger

      Ray

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      Ella Smith

      Liz

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      Patrick Romer

      Older Ray

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      Deirdre Kelly

      Older Liz

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      Tony Way

      Lol

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      Sam Gittins

      Will

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      Richard Ashton

      Sid

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      Joshua Millard-Lloyd

      Jason

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      Mary Helen Donald

      Hilda

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      Jacob Tuton

      Richard (Aged 10)

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      Sam Plant

      Richard (Aged 16)

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      Callum Slater

      Jason (Aged 2)

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      James Eeles

      Kevin

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      James Hinton

      Dean

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      Sam Dodd

      Cahill

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      Zoe Holness

      Cahill's Mum

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      Scott Stevens

      Cahill's Dad

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      Michelle Bonnard

      Zeinab

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      Kaine Zajaz

      Salah

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      Roscoe Cox

      Tony

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      Richard Brown

      Zoo Keeper

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      Lynn Rhodes

      Cable Car Attendant

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      Andrew Jefferson-Tierney

      Headteacher

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      David Heeks

      Social Services

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      Ramona Billingham

      Children in the Street

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      Walter Billingham

      Children in the Street

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      Louis Phillips

      Schoolboys

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      Sam Durnall

      Schoolboys

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      Jason Billingham

      Neighbour

    Social

    Review 1Discussion

    A review by SWITCH.

    7
    Written by SWITCH. on Thu Aug 15 2019
    It may be dour, but the film is also vital, edgy and progressive. It also must be noted that it’s very funny at times, in a brutal human comedy sort of way ('Good Thing' by Fine Young Cannibals plays over the end credits). To be put off by the uncomfortable themes, unglamorous urban location and prevailing sense of gloom that permeates ‘Ray & Liz’ would be a big mistake. This drama crackles with angry energy, and reflects how grim life really was and, unfortunately, still can be for large parts of the population. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/arti...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    601191.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • tape recorder
    • working class
    • alcoholic
    • neglected child
    • council estate
    • 1980s
    • birmingham
    • budgerigar