20 June 1974 Drama, TV Movie 67 mins
Glen, a complete stranger, appears at the door of Elizabeth Carter, a middle-aged woman, and claims to be the illegitimate son she gave away at birth.
Watch the official Schmoedipus 1974 trailer in HD below or find more Schmoedipus videos on Vidimovie.
Anna Cropper as Elizabeth Carter
Tim Curry as Glen
John Carson as Tom Carter
Bob Hoskins as Blake (Tom's Boss)
Carol MacReady as Dorothy
John Horsley as Ronnie
Dennis Potter Writer
Barry Davis Director
Dennis Channon Lighting Design
Kenith Trodd Producer
Peter Seddon Production Design
Brian Hiles Sound
Play for Today: Schmoedipus Trailer
United Kingdom 20 June 1974
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