Blood Red Roses (1986) featured a cast of 50 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (53%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is James Grant, age 90. This film starred Elizabeth MacLennan and James Grant.
53% still with us· verified cast16% of full cast · incl. 35 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 53% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 71.5 yrs
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Cast50 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth MacLennan Bessie Gordon | Bessie Gordon | Deceased | 16/03/1938 | 77 | 23/06/2015 | 48 |
James Grant Sandy | Sandy | Living | 12/10/1936 | 90 | — | 50 |
 Gregor Fisher Alex McGuigan | Alex McGuigan | Living | 22/12/1953 | 72 | — | 33 |
Louise Beattie Young Bessie | Young Bessie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Amanda Walker Ella | Ella | Living | 29/11/1935 | 90 | — | 51 |
 Julie Graham Janey | Janey | Living | 24/07/1965 | 61 | — | 21 |
 Caroline Paterson Alison | Alison | Living | 28/11/1965 | 60 | — | 21 |
David Fox Mrs Dundonald's Son | Mrs Dundonald's Son | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dawn Archibald Catriona | Catriona | Deceased | 01/10/1961 | 54 | 02/05/2016 | 25 |
Sandy Imlach Jane Gordon | Jane Gordon | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Myra McFadyen Isobel | Isobel | Deceased | 12/01/1956 | 67 | 01/01/2024 | 30 |
William Steel Terry | Terry | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Iain Macdonald Jack | Jack | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Murray Angie | Angie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Monica Brady Gym Teacher | Gym Teacher | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Finlay Welsh Rev. Murdo | Rev. Murdo | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Patricia Ross Headmistress | Headmistress | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Simon Mackenzie Minister | Minister | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Billy Johnstone Porter | Porter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mary-Ann Coburn Midwife | Midwife | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Andy Barr Fitter | Fitter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Vincent Friell Fitter | Fitter | Deceased | 07/01/1960 | 64 | 14/04/2024 | 26 |
Joe Mullaney Wedding Official | Wedding Official | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Eve Pearce Mrs Dundonald | Mrs Dundonald | Deceased | 17/04/1929 | 93 | 13/01/2023 | 57 |
 Ron Donachie Charles Riggins | Charles Riggins | Living | 26/04/1956 | 70 | — | 30 |
John McGlynn Gordon | Gordon | Living | 09/08/1953 | 73 | — | 33 |
Doreen Cameron Janice | Janice | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ian Sexon Mr Wark | Mr Wark | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Neville Eagleton | Eagleton | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Don Crera Grundyens | Grundyens | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sandy Neilson Lord Drumossie | Lord Drumossie | Deceased | 29/01/1943 | 74 | 19/10/2017 | 43 |
 Dave Anderson Labour MP | Labour MP | Living | 01/08/1945 | 81 | — | 41 |
 Billy Riddoch Harry Sim | Harry Sim | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alan Hulse Picket Driver | Picket Driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Buick Mr Kerley | Mr Kerley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Terry Cavers Mrs Henderson | Mrs Henderson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jill Spurrier Computer Operator | Computer Operator | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jim Byars Personnel Officer | Personnel Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sharon Maharaj Pearl | Pearl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Billy McElhaney Mr Ritchie | Mr Ritchie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charu Bala Chokshi Mrs Salim | Mrs Salim | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jenny Lee Other Woman | Other Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Catriona-Anna Nic a' Phi Midwife | Midwife | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rab Handleigh Photographer | Photographer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joanna Keddie Nurse | Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Merryfield Pete | Pete | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gillian Reid Janey, age 4-8 | Janey, age 4-8 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Morgana McCabe Janey, age 2-3 | Janey, age 2-3 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Loretta McAllister Alison, age 9-11 | Alison, age 9-11 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Laura Doherty Alison, age 4 | Alison, age 4 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |