Ray & Liz

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.

Director:

Richard Billingham

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$601,191.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

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

Cast

Justin Salinger

~ as ~

Ray

Ella Smith

~ as ~

Liz

Patrick Romer

~ as ~

Older Ray

Deirdre Kelly

~ as ~

Older Liz

Tony Way

~ as ~

Lol

Sam Gittins

~ as ~

Will

Richard Ashton

~ as ~

Sid

Joshua Millard-Lloyd

~ as ~

Jason

Mary Helen Donald

~ as ~

Hilda

Jacob Tuton

~ as ~

Richard (Aged 10)

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Reviews (1)

SWITCH.
Written 6 year(s) ago
7
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
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