Movie

Chance of a Lifetime

★ 10.0(1)19801h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Giles Foster
Release date: 1980-01-03
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime is a 1980 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Giles Foster, starring David Daker, Martyn Hesford and Richard Tolan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chance of a Lifetime in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Play by Robert Holman, about two brothers at a rural comprehensive in Teeside. The older brother, Gordon, joins the army and is killed by the IRA in Northern Ireland. The younger blames his father for letting Gordon join the army.

Cast

David Daker

Andy Saville

Martyn Hesford

Gordon Saville

Richard Tolan

Phillip Saville

Madelaine Newton

Jean

David Buck

Major Ian Anderson

Kenneth MacDonald

School teacher

Rachel Bell

School secretary

Stephen Greenwood

Stephen

Gary Patterson

Colin

Stuart Teale

Headmaster

Oliver Maguire

Stephen Gallagher

J.G. Devlin

Old Mr. Gallagher

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chance of a Lifetime in United Arab Emirates?+

Chance of a Lifetime is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Chance of a Lifetime on Netflix?+

Chance of a Lifetime is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is Chance of a Lifetime?+

Chance of a Lifetime has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in Chance of a Lifetime?+

Chance of a Lifetime stars David Daker, Martyn Hesford, Richard Tolan, Madelaine Newton and David Buck.

When did Chance of a Lifetime come out?+

Chance of a Lifetime is a 1980 movie directed by Giles Foster.

What genre is Chance of a Lifetime?+

Chance of a Lifetime is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Chance of a Lifetime?+

Chance of a Lifetime was directed by Giles Foster.