Misterioso

1991 97 min Drama, TV Movie

On the death of her mother, a young woman in northern England learns that her father is actually her step-father. She embarks on a search for her birth father, finds him running a jazz club in London, and learns a lot of happy and sad things about her family that she didn't know before. The title of the film is the classic jazz piece, "Misterioso," by Thelonious Monk, which features prominently in it.

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director John Glenister

writer Alan Plater

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Jack Shepherd Paul Webster
Susan Sylvester Rachel
Hugh Ross John
Eilidh Alexander Dawn
David Michaels Will
Paul Stacey Mike Riley
Sharon Duce Joan Glen
Keith Marsh Mr Jackson
Margery Mason Mrs Jackson
Angela Douglas Helen
Gawn Grainger Brian
Angela Morant Sarah
David Jackson Stan
Gabrielle Reidy Gillian
Valerie Buchanan Pat
Rachel Ogilvy Ann
Bill Berry Ray Gardner
Chris Laurence Bass Player
Ian Thomas Drummer
Ray Marioni Hotel Porter
Sidney Kirsh Taxi Driver
Phil Lee Guitarist

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