Blood Red Roses (1986)

The Life and Times of a Fighting Woman

A woman looks back on her life as a political activist in Scotland from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Cast (51)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

E

Elizabeth MacLennan

Bessie Gordon

J

James Grant

Sandy

Gregor Fisher

Alex McGuigan

L

Louise Beattie

Young Bessie

Amanda Walker

Ella

Julie Graham

Janey

Caroline Paterson

Alison

D

David Fox

Mrs Dundonald's Son

Dawn Archibald

Catriona

S

Sandy Imlach

Jane Gordon

Myra McFadyen

Isobel

W

William Steel

Terry

I

Iain Macdonald

Jack

J

John Murray

Angie

M

Monica Brady

Gym Teacher

Finlay Welsh

Rev. Murdo

P

Patricia Ross

Headmistress

S

Simon Mackenzie

Minister

B

Billy Johnstone

Porter

M

Mary-Ann Coburn

Midwife

A

Andy Barr

Fitter

Vincent Friell

Fitter

J

Joe Mullaney

Wedding Official

E

Eve Pearce

Mrs Dundonald

Ron Donachie

Charles Riggins

J

John McGlynn

Gordon

D

Doreen Cameron

Janice

I

Ian Sexon

Mr Wark

D

David Neville

Eagleton

D

Don Crera

Grundyens

S

Sandy Neilson

Lord Drumossie

Dave Anderson

Labour MP

Billy Riddoch

Harry Sim

A

Alan Hulse

Picket Driver

J

John Buick

Mr Kerley

T

Terry Cavers

Mrs Henderson

J

Jill Spurrier

Computer Operator

J

Jim Byars

Personnel Officer

S

Sharon Maharaj

Pearl

B

Billy McElhaney

Mr Ritchie

C

Charu Bala Chokshi

Mrs Salim

J

Jenny Lee

Other Woman

C

Catriona-Anna Nic a' Phi

Midwife

R

Rab Handleigh

Photographer

J

Joanna Keddie

Nurse

J

John Merryfield

Pete

G

Gillian Reid

Janey, age 4-8

M

Morgana McCabe

Janey, age 2-3

L

Loretta McAllister

Alison, age 9-11

L

Laura Doherty

Alison, age 4

Blythe Duff

Factory Girl - Uncredited Non Speaking Extra

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