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Overview

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7.2/10   1,437 votes
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Director:
Mike Figgis
Writers:
Terence Rattigan (play)
Ronald Harwood (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
12 October 1994 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
The greatest lessons in life are the ones learned by the heart. more
Plot:
Andrew Crocker-Harris is an embittered and disliked teacher of Greek and Latin at a British prep school... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
This movie ranks #5 on my list of all-time personal favorites more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Albert Finney ... Andrew Crocker-Harris
Greta Scacchi ... Laura Crocker-Harris
Matthew Modine ... Frank Hunter

Julian Sands ... Tom Gilbert

Michael Gambon ... Dr. Frobisher

Ben Silverstone ... Taplow

Jim Sturgess ... Bryant (as James Sturgess)
Joseph Beattie ... Wilson
Mark Bolton ... Grantham
Tom Havelock ... Laughton
Walter Micklethwait ... Buller
Jotham Annan ... Prince Abakendi
David Lever ... David Fletcher
Bruce Myers ... Dr. Rafferty
Maryam d'Abo ... Diana
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Additional Details

Runtime:
97 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Company:
Percy Main more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Film debut of Jim Sturgess. He is credited as James Sturgess. more
Quotes:
Taplow: I feel sorry for him...
Boy: Sorry?! For old Hitler? You little arse licker!
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Movie Connections:
Version of The Browning Version (1951) more
Soundtrack:
Now is the Month of Maying more

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19 out of 22 people found the following comment useful:-
This movie ranks #5 on my list of all-time personal favorites, 1 January 2001
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Author: reversal68 from Illinois

This movie touches one's soul. Albert Finney gives a heartfelt performance as an old, crusty, teacher, who reflects on his career and life in the days leading to his retirement. He comes to the realization that his entire life's work has been, for the most part, in vain. It is reminiscent of Tolstoy's Death of Ivan Illyich. While in Tolstoy's Illyich, the character reflects on his life while on his death bed, Finney's soul searching is triggered by his imminent retirement. He realizes that his marriage has failed and that none of his students, with the exception of one, appear to have any appreciation and respect for him. Finney gives a remarkable performance in the lead role. Have Kleenex handy when you watch this one.

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