A Liverpool tarmac gang set off for a contract in Middlesbrough. After a day of work, the group are approached by two gypsies who offer them a lucrative side job.
Kevin Dean
The runtime is 102 minutes (1h 42m).
The film was directed by Jim Goddard.
The screenplay was written by Alan Bleasdale.
Cinematography was handled by David Jackson.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0220340.
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The Black Stuff
Released
English
United Kingdom
