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Blue Black Permanent

1992 · 1h 26m

Blue Black Permanent

In 1990s Edinburgh, Barbara Thorburn reflects on memories of her poet mother, Greta, and her tragic death.

5.6

Score

15 votes

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Available in US

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OVID

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Cast

20 credited

Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie

Barbara Thorburn

Jack Shepherd

Jack Shepherd

Philip Lomax

James Fleet

James Fleet

Jim Thorburn

Gerda Stevenson

Gerda Stevenson

Greta Thorburn

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Details

Released: Aug 28, 1992
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Director: Margaret Tait
Writing: Margaret Tait
Status: Released
Budget: —
Box office: —

Produced by

Viz Permanent

Channel 4 Television

BFI

The Scottish Film Production FundOrkney Islands CouncilCity of Edinburgh District Council

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