Movie

The Spongers

★ 10.0(1)19781h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Roland Joffé
Release date: 1978-01-24
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Spongers

The Spongers is a 1978 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Roland Joffé, starring Christine Hargreaves, Bernard Hill and Peter Kerrigan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Spongers in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the days leading up the Queen's Silver Jubilee, Pauline, a recently separated single mother, receives a visit from a bailiff and is given 15 days to address her overdue rent payments. Meanwhile, the local council is under pressure to cut expenditure, and their decisions result in Pauline's mentally handicapped daughter Paula being transferred from a care home for special needs children to an old people's home, where she is all alone.

Cast

Christine Hargreaves

Pauline

Bernard Hill

Sullivan

Peter Kerrigan

Peter

Paula McDonagh

Paula

Gary Todd

Gary

Grace Allen

Grace

Dawn Booth

Baby Dawn

Angela Catherall

Jackie

Gertie Almond

Gertie

Elaine Lindsay

Mrs Johnson

Bernard Atha

Councillor Conway

Fred Pearson

Director of Social Services

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Spongers in New Zealand?+

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

Is The Spongers on Netflix?+

The Spongers is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Spongers?+

The Spongers has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The Spongers?+

The Spongers stars Christine Hargreaves, Bernard Hill, Peter Kerrigan, Paula McDonagh and Gary Todd.

When did The Spongers come out?+

The Spongers is a 1978 movie directed by Roland Joffé.

What genre is The Spongers?+

The Spongers is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Spongers?+

The Spongers was directed by Roland Joffé.