Taking Leave (1974)
Mike comes home on leave from Ulster. After six years in the Army he has to decide whether to sign up again or not. His parents want him to leave the army and come home, but the family flare-ups and bickerings are not conducive to helping him choose.
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George SewellFather
Doreen KeoghMother
Alison SteadmanNonie
Brian CapronTony
George SweeneyMike
Susan LittlerSheila
Liz SmithConfused LadyNatalie KentCissieColin DunnSquaddie
Murray HeadBarbara Allen Singer (voice only)Antonia LoydChildDeborah PollingtonChildMovie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference249072Actor preference204161 · 101807 · 92439Country preferenceGb
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Frequently asked questions about Taking Leave
What is Taking Leave about?
Mike comes home on leave from Ulster. After six years in the Army he has to decide whether to sign up again or not. His parents want him to leave the army and come home, but the family flare-ups and bickerings are not conducive to helping him choose.
How long is Taking Leave?
Taking Leave has a runtime of 60 minutes.