Living Apart Together (1982)
1h 29m
Running Time
November 29, 1982Release Date
Living Apart Together (1982)
1h 29m
Running Time
November 29, 1982Release Date
Plot.
Starring musician B.A. Robertson as Ritchie Hannah a singer/songwriter returning to his mediocre life in Glasgow after the death of a friend Living Apart Together remains an important record of a culturally significant time in the city of Glasgow. Ritchie s wife Evie (Barbara Kellerman), tired of the constant upheaval in her marriage, uses the opportunity to walk out, leaving him to care for their children. Ritchie goes in search of Evie with the help of his manager s assistant Alicia (Judi Trott), however, an attraction grows between the pair and as they widen their pursuit, it becomes apparent that Evie is not ready to return home. Featuring original music from satirical post-punk musician B.A Robertson and early screen appearances from Peter Capaldi (Local Hero) and John Gordon Sinclair (Gregory s Girl), Gormley s bittersweet take on relationships is a fresh and captivating insight into how our actions affect the people we love.
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Cast & Crew.

B. A. Robertson
Ritchie

Barbara Kellerman
Amy

Judi Trott
Alicia

Dave Anderson
Steve

Jimmy Logan
Jake

Anne Kirsten
Ritchie's mother

James Cosmo
Priest

Anne Kristen
Ritchie's mother

Peter Capaldi
Joe

John Gordon Sinclair
Zak's barman

David Bain
Ritchie's Band

Gilly Gilchrist
Ritchie's Band

John McGlynn
Ritchie's Band

Kenny Potter
Ritchie's Band

Paddy Higson
Producer

Stevie Lange
Ritchie's Singer

Sylvia Mason-James
Ritchie's Singer

Gavrik Losey
Producer

Ben Walls
Ben Hannah

Amy Walls
Amy

Mark Littlewood
Cinematographer

Sam Brown
Sam

Kathy Brawley
Pub Singer

George McGowan Bank
Bar Hand

Jeff Jackson
Robbie

Douglas Sannachan
Piano Shop Manager

Doreen Cameron
Woman at Shop

Terry Neason
Woman at Shop

Charles Gormley
Writer / Director
Details.
Wiki.
Living Apart Together is a 1982 romantic comedy television film directed by Charles Gormley in his film debut and starring musician BA Robertson, Barbara Kellerman and Judi Trott. The films also features Peter Capaldi in his film debut. The film was commissioned by Channel Four Films, who sponsored it. It was released in cinemas on 29 November 1982 and was screened on Channel Four in June 1983. The film underwent extensive restoration, funded by Creative Scotland, Park Circus and Film4, after being lost for many years and was released on DVD on 4 March 2013.