Gas and Candles
1991, English. Directed by Alvin Rakoff.
Black comedy play about two pensioners struggling to manage on an old-age pension and living in a high-rise block of flats.
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Alvin RakoffDirector
- Edna DoréBetty
- Bert ParnabyBill
- Leslie SandsTom
- Simon OatesPolitician
- Richard BraineJournalist
- Rod CulbertsonSuperintendent Benson
- Mark Lewis JonesConstable Davis
- Kenneth BryansAssassin
- Freddie EarlleBus Driver
- Patricia KaneMrs Betchley
- Elspeth CameronTom's Wife
- Rachel BoydGirl in Chemist Shop
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1991
- Written by
- Jimmy McGovern
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How long is Gas and Candles?
Gas and Candles runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
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Which OTT platform is Gas and Candles on?
Gas and Candles isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1991. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gas and Candles?
If you liked Gas and Candles, try John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, Dave Chappelle: The Closer.
Who directed Gas and Candles?
Gas and Candles (1991) was directed by Alvin Rakoff and stars Edna Doré, Bert Parnaby, Leslie Sands.