Smack and Thistle (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, Smack and Thistle is a notable film directed by Tunde Ikoli, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. With a drug-addled lifestyle and a prison sentence firmly behind him, Abel is determined to go straight and stay clean... as soon as he's seen to one final heist. In the house that he burgles he comes across Elizabeth - rich, desperate, hopelessly addicted to a heroin and unconscious. Saving her from the clutched of an overdose, Abel stays out of compassion which eventually evolves into attraction. But when Abel takes on Elizabeth he also takes on her family. His resolution to go straight has to go on the back burner while he struggles against a drugs conspiracy that stretched from the slums of the East End to the Houses of Parliament.
Who’s in it. Smack and Thistle stars Charlie Caine, Rosalind Bennett, Patrick Malahide as Dirk-Brown and Peter McNamara as Ben, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smack and Thistle page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smack and Thistle (1991)?
- In GB, Smack and Thistle is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Smack and Thistle?
- Smack and Thistle stars Charlie Caine, Rosalind Bennett, Patrick Malahide, Peter McNamara and Connie Booth.
- When was Smack and Thistle released?
- Smack and Thistle was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.