Only Make Believe (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film

Released in 1973, Only Make Believe is a notable film directed by Robert Knights, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Playwright Christopher Hudson finds his medical problem hinders his writing. He employs secretary Sandra George and dictates his new play to her, but tensions soon develop between the two. As Hudson creates, scenes from his play are dramatized and interpolated. The play being created is Dennis Potter's Angels Are So Few, seen with a totally different cast from the 1970 BBC production.
Who’s in it. Only Make Believe stars Keith Barron as Christopher Hudson, Georgina Hale as Sandra George, Rowena Cooper as Cynthia Nicholls and Alun Armstrong as Michael Biddle, among others.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only Make Believe (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Only Make Believe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Only Make Believe?
- Only Make Believe stars Keith Barron, Georgina Hale, Rowena Cooper, Alun Armstrong and Geoffrey Palmer.
- When was Only Make Believe released?
- Only Make Believe was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.