

Writing
Catherine Cookson
- Titles
- 9movies16TV shows
- Career
Active from 1956 to 2000, with a break from 1959 to 1976, busiest in 1997 with 4 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
The Tide of Life76/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 16 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical8.4average 2.6
- Coming of Age5.9average 3.0
- Class & Capitalism6.1average 3.3
- Romance6.6average 3.8
- Family Dynamics7.6average 4.8
- Pathos7.6average 5.2
- Melancholy6.9average 4.7
- Social Commentary6.1average 4.9
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.3, average 5.4
- Situational Comedy0.6, average 2.7
- Physical Comedy0.4, average 2.4
- Satire & Parody0.3, average 2.3
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 8
- Family Saga 7
- Coming-of-Age Story 4
- Period Drama 3
- Rural Life 3
- Class Conflict 3
- Early 20th Century 3
- Emotional Journey 3
- Romantic Drama 2
- Social Class 2
- Forbidden Romance 2
- Social Commentary 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Marie KeanActorJacqueline, Rooney
Liam RedmondActorJacqueline, Rooney
John GregsonActorJacqueline, Rooney
Noel PurcellActorJacqueline, Rooney- GGordon HannWriterThe Black Velvet Gown, The Black Candle
Roy BattersbyDirectorThe Moth, The Black Candle- DDavid WheatleyDirectorThe Girl, The Fifteen Streets
- KKen MorganCinematographerThe Fifteen Streets, The Black Candle
- PPatrick KirwanWriterJacqueline, Rooney
Movies and TV shows
8Type
1990s
5 titles Β· average score 65
1980s
1 title Β· average score 66
1950s
2 titles Β· average score 64
Novel
Additional Dialogue, Novel








