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The Happy Alcoholic

1984· 1h 49m

Drama

Directed by Karl Francis

8.5/ 10

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Overview

A stark drama about one man's struggle with alcoholism and the impact this has on his family, friends, and work. His gradual disintegration is a reflection of the decaying mining community around him.

Cast

Dafydd Hywel

Dafydd Hywel

Gwenllian Davies

Eluned Jones

Eleri Evans

Glesni Williams

David Lyn

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