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Burning an Illusion (1981)

Drama

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.

Release Date
November 13, 1981
Runtime
1h 46m
Rating
5.8/10 (6 votes)

Director: Menelik Shabazz

Cast: Cassie McFarlane, Victor Romero Evans, Beverley Martin, Angela Wynter, Malcolm Frederick, Chris Tummings, Trevor Laird, Corinne Skinner-Carter

Production: BFI
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Burning an Illusion

Burning an Illusion

5.8
106 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/13/1981
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CM

Cassie McFarlane

as Pat Williams

Victor Romero Evans

as Del Bennett

BM

Beverley Martin

as Sonia

Angela Wynter

as Cynthia

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Malcolm Frederick

as Chamberlain

Chris Tummings

as Scotty

Trevor Laird

as Pest

CS

Corinne Skinner-Carter

as Pat's Mother

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burning an Illusion about?

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.

How long is Burning an Illusion?

1h 46m

When was Burning an Illusion released?

November 13, 1981

Who directed Burning an Illusion?

Menelik Shabazz

Who stars in Burning an Illusion?

Cassie McFarlane, Victor Romero Evans, Beverley Martin

What genre is Burning an Illusion?

Drama

Is Burning an Illusion available to stream?

Yes, on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel