Cathy Come Home

A British woman faces a downward social climb thanks to her country's rigid and problem-ridden welfare system.

Cast

Carol White

as Cathy Ward

Ray Brooks

as Reg Ward

Wally Patch

as Grandad

Adrienne Frame

as Eileen

Winifred Dennis

as Mrs. Ward

Emmett Hennessy

as Johnny

Alec Coleman

as Wedding Guest

Geoffrey Palmer

as Property Agent

Gabrielle Hamilton

as Welfare Officer

Phyllis Hickson

as Mrs. Alley

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