Car Trouble (1986)

In the throes of a midlife crisis, a man buys a new Jaguar, and it immediately becomes his new love. What he doesn't know is that his wife is as attracted to the Jaguar salesman as he is to the car.

Director:

David Green

Writers:

A.J. Tipping, James Whaley

Stars:

Julie Walters, Ian Charleson, Vincent Riotta

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julie Walters	...	Jacqueline Spong
Ian Charleson	...	Gerald Spong
Vincent Riotta	...	Kevin (as Vincenzo Ricotta)
Stratford Johns	...	Reg Sampson
Hazel O'Connor	...	Maureen
Dave Hill	...	Bill
Anthony O'Donnell	...	Frederick
Vanessa Knox-Mawer	...	Judy Monk
Roger Hume	...	Mr. Hollybush
Veronica Clifford	...	Mrs. Hollybush
Laurence Harrington	...	Mr. Standish
John Blundell	...	1st Mechanic
Jeff Hall	...	2nd Mechanic
Roy Barraclough	...	Man with Dog
Sheila Bernette	...	Wife of Man with Dog

Storyline

In the throes of a midlife crisis, a man buys a new Jaguar, and it immediately becomes his new love. What he doesn't know is that his wife is as attracted to the Jaguar salesman as he is to the car.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1986 (UK)

Also Known As:

Ein Ehemann dreht durch

Company Credits

Production Co:

Double Helix Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Stay Away"
Performed by Woyehyeh

User Reviews

This is a cracking film (if you like Julie Walters)

I do. The early films of Julie Walters, like "Personal Services", rely much on her early career as a nurse. She has an infectious laugh and clipped way of talking with her Midlands accent. This film is currently not available (2002) and friends and I have been searching - it has lots of one-liners (always a JW trademark) and builds up to a suitable comic climax (in every conceivable sense). The late Ian Charleson is great as the wimpish Mr Spong. I can't get on a flight now without smirking at the line where JW let's a car salesman know she is an ex-airline stewardess "I used to give out the complimentaries, you know, Tang, that sort of thing". Another British gem of a picture.