Family Way (The)
- Director: Roy Boulting
- Writer: Bill Naughton
- Producer: John Boulting
CGiii Comment
The kitchen sink drama evolves into colour and is still as cheerless.
The subtext surrounding impotence in working class Britain - the obvious conclusions are screamed from the rooftops...he's a poof!!!
This is an interesting look at 60s Britain - and, the attitude of that time.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Married life is proving difficult for newlyweds Jenny and Arthur. With well meaning but interfering parents, nosey neighbors, and a town that thrives on gossip, can their marriage last? With all these pressures it's no wonder their personal life is suffering. Will there ever be any good news?
Cast & Characters
Hayley Mills as Jenny Fitton;
Hywel Bennett as Arthur Fitton;
John Mills as Ezra Fitton;
Marjorie Rhodes as Lucy Fitton;
Avril Angers as Liz Piper;
John Comer as Leslie Piper;
Barry Foster as Joe Thompson;
Wilfred Pickles as Uncle Fred;
Liz Fraser as Molly Thompson;
Andy Bradford as Eddie;
Hazel Bainbridge as Mrs. Bell;
Helen Booth as Mrs. Lee;
Fanny Carby as Mrs. Stone;
Diana Coupland as Mrs. Rose;
Lesley Daine as Dora