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  • Minder Gunfight at the O.K. Laundrette (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

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Gunfight at the O.K. Laundrette (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Terry McCann, an ex-boxer who has served a prison term is working for dodgy car salesman Arthur Daley. Alfie Cavallo, a friend of Arthur's, asks for the loan of Terry's services when he goes to collect the takings from one of the ...See moreTerry McCann, an ex-boxer who has served a prison term is working for dodgy car salesman Arthur Daley. Alfie Cavallo, a friend of Arthur's, asks for the loan of Terry's services when he goes to collect the takings from one of the laundrettes he owns. However, Alfie and Terry walk in on an armed robbery by a trio who claim to be the Independent Rastafarian Army. Alfie is shot and the two men are taken hostage along with elderly customer Mrs. Mayhew. An overnight siege takes place. Because of his form Terry is suspected by the police of being an accomplice but he proves himself to be the hero of the day with Mrs. Mayhew vouching for the fact that he defused a very dangerous situation. Arthur is hopeful that he can make money by selling Terry's story to the press and foresees the start of a beautiful friendship. Written by don @ minifie-1 See less
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Director
Writer
Leon Griffiths (written by) (deviser)
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Sue Kingsley (as Sue Collins)
Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 29, 1979

Release date
Oct 29, 1979 (United Kingdom)
Awards
Series awards
5 nominations

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Cast

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24 cast members
Name Known for
Dennis Waterman
Terry McCann Terry McCann   See fewer
George Cole
Arthur Arthur   See fewer
Dave King
Alfie Alfie   See fewer
Trevor Thomas
Stretch Stretch   See fewer
Hilary Mason
Mrs. Mayhew Mrs. Mayhew   See fewer
Donald Burton
Chief Superintendent Chief Superintendent   See fewer
Tony Doyle
Irishman Irishman   See fewer
Patrick Malahide
Chisholm Chisholm   See fewer
David Killick
D.C. Harney D.C. Harney   See fewer
Neville Barber
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Lynda Baron
Barmaid (uncredited) Barmaid (uncredited)   See fewer
Douglas Cameron
Radio Newsreader (voice) (uncredited) Radio Newsreader (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Ettington
Walt (uncredited) Walt (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat Gorman
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Leslie Grantham
2nd Policeman (uncredited) 2nd Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Bill Hibbert
Man in Strip Club (uncredited) Man in Strip Club (uncredited)   See fewer
Gerry Judge
Bystander at Laundrette Siege (uncredited) Bystander at Laundrette Siege (uncredited)   See fewer
Tony O'Leary
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Barry Summerford
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
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