Look Back in Anger (1959)

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The story that peels bare the raging emotions of today's angry young generation!

A disillusioned, angry university graduate comes to terms with his grudge against middle-class life and values.

• Released: 1959-09-15
• Genres: Drama
• Runtime: 1h 38m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.7/10 from 81 votes

Directed by Tony Richardson.

Top cast

• Richard Burton as Jimmy Porter
• Claire Bloom as Helena Charles
• Mary Ure as Alison Porter
• Edith Evans as Mrs. Tanner
• Gary Raymond as Cliff Lewis
• Glen Byam Shaw as Colonel Redfern
• George Devine as Doctor
• Donald Pleasence as Hurst
• Phyllis Neilson-Terry as Mrs. Redfern
• Jane Eccles as Miss Drury

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Look Back in Anger

• United States: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, TCM, HBO Max
• India: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store

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