Dreaming (1991)

9.0/10 • 90 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

Unemployed Ayrshire teenager Sammy Nelson is a dreamer, using his vivid imagination to conjure up a gallery of heroes. But far from simply providing an escape from grim reality, his dreams become weapons to confront it. With appearances by Deacon Blue, Billy Connolly and Marianne Faithful

Cast

Ewen Bremner

Shirley Henderson

Pauline McPherson

Michael Carter

Mary McCusker

Billy Connolly

Game Show Host/Busker

Marianne Faithfull

Ricky Ross

Deacon Blue/Singer in Bar

Lorraine McIntosh

Deacon Blue/Girl in Graveyard

Jake D'Arcy

Ashley Jensen

Betting Shop Cashier

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