Lucky
1974
About
“Set in Liverpool in the early 70s, the film tells the story of Samuel 'Lucky' Ubooto, a half African, half Irish man in his 20s whose decidedly unlucky career as a criminal has resulted in a series of stretches in prison for theft. The story follows Lucky on the day of his release from his latest sentence. As he wanders around Liverpool, not really belonging anywhere, it becomes clear that he is still waiting for his father, a man who has long since abandoned Lucky and his family, to return and take him back 'home' to Africa.” - Richard Parkin
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Gordon Flemyng
- Writing
- Alun Owen
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Feb 5, 1974
Cast

Paul Barber
Sam ‘Lucky’ Ubootu

Frederick Treves
Prison governor

Michael Sheard
Prison officer

Frank Moorey
Mr. Oliphant
Doreen Sloane
Shop assistant

Alan Erasmus
Errol
Anna Manahan
Mother

Peter Kerrigan
Det. Sgt. Williams
John Batty
Police driver
Joan Ann Maynard
Roxane
Alfred Fagon
West Indian

Angela Bruce
Nell

Tommy Eytle
Billy
John Robins
Dock policeman
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