Where to watch Smack and Thistle (1991) in the UK
Smack and Thistle (1991) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from BFI Player. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
With a drug-addled lifestyle and a prison sentence firmly behind him, Abel is determined to go straight and stay clean... as soon as he's seen to one final heist. In the house that he burgles he comes across Elizabeth - rich, desperate, hopelessly addicted to a heroin and unconscious. Saving her from the clutched of an overdose, Abel stays out of compassion which eventually evolves into attraction. But when Abel takes on Elizabeth he also takes on her family. His resolution to go straight has to go on the back burner while he struggles against a drugs conspiracy that stretched from the slums of the East End to the Houses of Parliament.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Smack and Thistle.
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Charlie CaineAbel
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Rosalind BennettElizabeth
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Patrick MalahideDirk-Brown -
Peter McNamaraBen -
Connie BoothMs Kane -
Rudolph WalkerChurchill -
James SaxonWilks -
Geoffrey PalmerSir Horace Wimbol
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Smack and Thistle — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Smack and Thistle in the UK?
Smack and Thistle (1991) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent Smack and Thistle?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to BFI Player so you can check the current price.
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Smack and Thistle is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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