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I, Daniel Blake

Name: I, Daniel Blake
Director: Ken Loach
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-10-21
Cast: Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan, Kate Rutter

Drama

A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.

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Cast

Dave JohnsHayley SquiresBriana ShannDylan McKiernanKate RutterSharon PercyKema SikazweMagpie RichensAmanda PayneChris McGladeShaun PrendergastGavin Webster

Director

Ken Loach

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