Patricia Brake

Acting

Patricia Brake

Born 1942-06-25 · Bath, England, UK

Acting credits

My Lover, My Son poster
4.2

A woman deals with an unhappy marriage, the death of her lover, and her son's involvement in a crime.

My Lover, My Son

1970

No artwork available
NR

A columnist throws a dinner party. One of the guests is his mistress, who is his research assistant. He tells his wife he had been having an affair and she is devastated, but they both agree that the party should go ahead.

A Marriage

1972

The System poster
6.3

In a seaside village, a group of local young men mingle among the seasonal tourists in search of sexual conquests. Near the end of one summer, the leader of the group, Tinker, a strolling photographer, aims to conquer a fashion model from a well-to-do family, but he finds himself unexpectedly falling in love. The tables thus turned, Tinker begins to see that maybe it's not the tourists who are being used in these sexual games.

The System

1964

Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher poster
7.5

Spoof documentary looking at the life of Normal Stanley Fletcher, the star of 1970s sitcom Porridge played by Ronnie Barker. Featuring fictional footage and interviews with the character's family, friends and associates, the film documents Fletcher's chequered career.

Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher

2003

The Optimists of Nine Elms poster
6.7

A retired entertainer makes his living as a street musician on the streets of London. Two young children befriend the old musician, brightening his otherwise colorless life

The Optimists of Nine Elms

1973

Love/Loss poster
NR

A chance meeting reunites Mary and Joe, childhood sweethearts from the 1940s. But after 60 years apart, is there still love between them? How have their separate experiences shaped their lives over this long period apart, and is there still time for them to share the happiness that has so long been denied? As Mary and Joe confront the mistakes of their past and share memories of a previously unspoken love, their reunion appears to take them on a path to happiness. But the gentle narrative hides a twist that will challenge any preconceptions of love and loss.

Love/Loss

2010

The Bouncing Boy poster
NR

A young couple have a baby boy. However, the new father doesn't take to his new position quite as well as expected.

The Bouncing Boy

1972

Brigadista poster
NR

When best-selling author James Fuller Hayes comes to Glasgow to publicise his personal account of the Spanish Civil War, a surprise reunion with two of his old comrades from the International Brigade reveals contradictory & devastating information. Technically, this was the last Play For Today ever made by the BBC, but it wasn't broadcast under the strand.

Brigadista

1985

The Picnic poster
7.2

A crusty old English General leads his eccentric family on a family picnic trip, and comic chaos ensues.

The Picnic

1976

Headlock Security poster
NR

Charlie, Danny and Gavin are down on their luck and out of work. After a chance encounter with Killer Ken, a self defense instructor, they decide to start their own security company, HeadLock Security. With not much experience but unbridled enthusiasm they may have bitten off more than they can chew

Headlock Security

2015