Burning an Illusion (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1981, Burning an Illusion is a drama film directed by Menelik Shabazz, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better.
Who’s in it. Burning an Illusion stars Cassie McFarlane as Pat Williams, Victor Romero Evans as Del Bennett, Beverley Martin as Sonia and Angela Wynter as Cynthia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Burning an Illusion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning an Illusion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning an Illusion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning an Illusion (1981)?
- In US, Burning an Illusion is available to stream on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Burning an Illusion worth watching?
- Burning an Illusion holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burning an Illusion?
- Burning an Illusion stars Cassie McFarlane, Victor Romero Evans, Beverley Martin, Angela Wynter and Malcolm Frederick.
- When was Burning an Illusion released?
- Burning an Illusion was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.