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Looks and Smiles (1981)

104 min  -  Drama  -   20 January 1983 (Australia)
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Thatcherism and the Irish troubles provide the backdrop for this study of Mick, a well-meaning youth in Sheffield... See full summary »

Director:

Ken Loach

Writers:

Barry Hines (novel), Barry Hines (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Graham Green Graham Green ...
Michael 'Mick' Walsh
Carolyn Nicholson Carolyn Nicholson ...
Karen Lodge
Tony Pitts Tony Pitts ...
Alan Wright
Roy Haywood Roy Haywood ...
Phil
Phil Askham Phil Askham ...
Mr. Walsh
Pam Darrell Pam Darrell ...
Mrs. Walsh
Tracey Goodlad Tracey Goodlad ...
Julie
Patti Nicholls Patti Nicholls ...
Mrs. Wright
Cilla Mason Cilla Mason ...
Mrs. Lodge
Les Hickin Les Hickin ...
George
Arthur Davies Arthur Davies ...
Eric Lodge
Deirdre Costello Deirdre Costello ...
Jenny (as Deidre Costello)
Jackie Shinn Jackie Shinn ...
Gatekeeper
Christine Francis Christine Francis ...
Careers Officer
Rita May Rita May ...
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Storyline

Thatcherism and the Irish troubles provide the backdrop for this study of Mick, a well-meaning youth in Sheffield, who has, unlike Dickens' Pip, no expectations. Mick lives with his parents, works on his motorbike, looks for work, and every two weeks gets his check from the dole. There are no jobs. His best mate Alan joins the army to fix tanks and is sent to Belfast to quell Catholics. At a disco, Mick meets Karen, who works at a shoe shop and lives with her recently-separated mom. Karen misses her dad. She offers Mick emotional stability and a route to adulthood; Alan pitches the army. Does Mick have a future? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Letter | British Youth | Unemployment | Job Interview | Shoe Store  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Erwartungen und Enttäuschungen See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono
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