Secret Friends

Overview

During a train ride, an anxiety attack leads middle-aged illustrator John into an identity crisis. As his marital problems merge and blur into his fantasy life with prostitutes and call girls, a long-dormant secret friend of his childhood surfaces in his delusions.

Directed by Dennis Potter

Top cast

Alan Bates

John

Gina Bellman

Helen

Frances Barber

Angela

Tony Doyle

Martin

Joanna David

Kate

Colin Jeavons

Vicar

Rowena Cooper

Vicar's Wife

Ian McNeice

First Businessman

Davyd Harries

Second Businessman

N

Niven Boyd

BR Steward / Patient

M

Martin Whiting

Young John

R

Roy Hamilton

Singer

D

Dave Swift

Musician

N

Nicholas Russell-Pavier

Musician

C

Colin Ryan

Musician

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