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Writers:
Beryl Bainbridge (novel)
John McGrath (writer)
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Release Date:
26 October 1989 (Australia) more
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Plot:
During WWII in England, a girl (Rita) falls in love with an American soldier (Wesley). She is very proper but Wesley wants more than a simple kiss... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win more

Cast

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Joan Plowright ... Nellie
Billie Whitelaw ... Margo

Pete Postlethwaite ... Jack (as Peter Postlethwaite)

Jane Horrocks ... Rita

Tim Ransom ... Wesley

Pippa Hinchley ... Val
Rosemary Martin ... Mrs. Manders
Tony Haygarth ... Mr. Manders
Michael James Reed ... Chuck (as Michael James-Reed)

Sam Douglas ... Cpl. Zawadski
Bert Parnaby ... Mr. Barnes
Lorraine Ashbourne ... Factory Girl
Mandy Walsh ... Factory Girl
Margi Clarke ... Shopwoman
Andrew Moorcroft ... Butcher's Boy
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Brazil:90 min | USA:92 min
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