
Lucky
1974, English. Directed by Gordon Flemyng.
“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
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- Unknown
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Gordon FlemyngDirector
- Paul BarberSam ‘Lucky’ Ubootu
- Frederick TrevesPrison governor
- Michael SheardPrison officer
- Frank MooreyMr. Oliphant
- Doreen SloaneShop assistant
- Alan ErasmusErrol
- Anna ManahanMother
- Peter KerriganDet. Sgt. Williams
- John BattyPolice driver
- Joan Ann MaynardRoxane
- Alfred FagonWest Indian
- Angela BruceNell
Details
- Released
- 5 February 1974
- Written by
- Alun Owen
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Lucky isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 February 1974. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lucky?
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Who directed Lucky?
Lucky (1974) was directed by Gordon Flemyng and stars Paul Barber, Frederick Treves, Michael Sheard.