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Release Date:
1 May 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
As con artists they were hard to beat. But they were easy targets for LOVE. morePlot:
Two con artists' plan to steal enough for a house are twisted when a pretty girl enters the picture. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Jackson Fires Rings Star (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 18 October 1999)
British Film Repays Lottery Debt
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 29 May 1997)
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Charming moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rowena Cooper | ... | Jez's Teacher | |
| Scott Charles | ... | Samuel | |
| Antonia Corrigan | ... | Antonia | |
| Myles Anderson | ... | Jez - Age 8 | |
| Jane Lapotaire | ... | Dylan's Headmistress | |
| Harry Ditson | ... | IRS Man | |
| Jacob Macoby | ... | Dylan - Age 8 | |
| Dan Futterman | ... | Dylan | |
| Tom Chadbon | ... | Mr. Greenaway | |
| Kate Beckinsale | ... | Georgie | |
| Stuart Townsend | ... | Jez | |
| Phyllis Logan | ... | Mrs. Ross | |
| Vicki Bensted | ... | Bank Clerk | |
| Peter McNamara | ... | Geoff | |
| Ralph Ineson | ... | Mr. Ray |
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Rated PG for thematic elements, suggestive humor and language.Parents Guide:
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109 min | USA:103 min | UK:99 min (DVD version)Country:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Germany:6 | Argentina:13 | Canada:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:S | France:U | Norway:7 | Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PGFun Stuff
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During filming, animal rights activists showed up with the intention to make sure all the fish were treated correctly. After viewing the script, and realizing that the title of the film was really more about cheating 'fish' that actually shooting it, they left somewhat embarrassed. moreGoofs:
Errors in geography: Dylan says Stanley Grove is in SW19 but in fact it is in SW8. moreSoundtrack:
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If this quirky British comedy could be summed up in a word, that word would be "charming".
The story is a simple, low-budget British one: two orphans scam as many people as they can for as much money as they can in an effort to buy the stately home they always dreamed of as children.
Everything is going swimmingly, until they join forces with a typist, Georgie (the perfect Kate Beckinsale), and the plot leads on from there...
The acting is perfect for the film, neither overstated nor low key, and suits the plot and style very well. The direction is quirky, but makes no new ground, and also fits the script to a tee.
This film would be great viewing for a date (perhaps not for a lads night in), and has the simple comedy you might expect from such classic British TV series as "Only Fools and Horses", or "Last of the Summer Wine".
It doesn't require much brain power, but is one of the best homegrown (British) comedies of recent(ish) years.