Movie

The Steamie

“A night in the life at a 1950's communal laundry, showing how life was like for working class Glasgow Women.”

★ 8.3(3)19881h 18m

Comedy Drama Family History Music TV Movie

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Good to know

Director: Haldane Duncan
Release date: 1988-12-31
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Scottish Television (STV)

The Steamie — trailer

About The Steamie

The Steamie is a 1988 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Family genres, directed by Haldane Duncan, starring Eileen McCallum, Dorothy Paul and Katy Murphy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Steamie in Hong Kong — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tony Roper wrote 'The Steamie' for Glasgow's Mayfest in 1987. Return to Hogmany 1957 when a fiesty group of Glasgow women; Mrs Culfeathers, Dolly, Doreen and the irrepressible Magrit, all meet at The Steamie to do the traditional family wash before the New Year. The Steamie is a hilarious cameo of Glasgow's social history where the washing was always easier to do when the Women shared their laugher and sorrow and a scandalous supply of gossip. This is the definitive version of the most popular play of the last 20 years with the all star cast of Dorothy Paul as Magrit, Eileen McCallum as Dolly, Kate Murphy as Doreen, Sheila McDonald as Mrs Culfeathers and a very young Peter Mullan as Andy, the whisky loving handy man.

Cast

Eileen McCallum

Dolly

Dorothy Paul

Magrit

Katy Murphy

Doreen

Sheila Donald

Mrs Culfeathers

Peter Mullan

Andy

Irene Sunters

Grumpy Woman

Caroline Paterson

Doreen's Pal

Myra McFadyen

Helen Mahuire's Auntie

Lillian Welsh

Dr Bell's Patient

Faye Milligan

Wee Dumpy Doll

Catherine-Ann Jack

Big Dumpy Doll

James Langton

Gordon MacRae

Themes & keywords

scotlandglasgow, scotlandtheater playdomestic lifelaundry roomcommunity laundry

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Steamie in Hong Kong?+

The Steamie is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Hong Kong. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Steamie on Netflix?+

The Steamie is not on Netflix in Hong Kong right now.

How long is The Steamie?+

The Steamie has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in The Steamie?+

The Steamie stars Eileen McCallum, Dorothy Paul, Katy Murphy, Sheila Donald and Peter Mullan.

When did The Steamie come out?+

The Steamie is a 1988 movie directed by Haldane Duncan.

What genre is The Steamie?+

The Steamie is Comedy, Drama, Family, History, Music and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Steamie?+

The Steamie was directed by Haldane Duncan.