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Writer:
Richard Hawkins (writer)
Release Date:
22 January 1999 (USA)
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Plot:
A dreamer who aspires to human flight is assigned public service after one of his attempts off a public building...
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Awards:
1 win
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1 nomination
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User Comments:
Worth seeing for Bonham Carter's performance.
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Cast
(Credited cast)| Helena Bonham Carter | ... | Jane Hatchard | |
| Kenneth Branagh | ... | Richard | |
| Gemma Jones | ... | Anne | |
| Holly Aird | ... | Julie | |
| Ray Stevenson | ... | Gigolo | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Daryl Beeton | ... | Club Organiser | |
| Robert Blythe | ... | Farmer | |
| Richard Hibbert | ... | Kite boy | |
| Aneirin Hughes | ... | Doctor | |
| Jill James | ... | Mrs. Allen | |
| Sue Jones-Davies | ... | Catharine | |
| Ruth Jones | ... | Becky | |
| Frances Lima | ... | Julie's Colleague | |
| Sian Naiomi | ... | Volunteer | |
| Gwenyth Petty | ... | Magistrate | |
| Dilys Price | ... | Mrs. Williams | |
| Nia Roberts | ... | Checkout Girl | |
| Deborah Sheridan-Taylor | ... | Shop Assistant | |
| Natasha Williams | ... | Care Worker | |
| Sidney Williams | ... | Club Owner | |
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MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality and language.
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Runtime:
101 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:L |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Chile:14 |
France:U |
Germany:12 |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Singapore:PG |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
Philippines:PG-13
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References Pretty Woman (1990)
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Soundtrack:
You Can't Sit Down
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| Ending? | LegolasRulz4Ever |
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Although this movie has some weaknesses, it is worth seeing. I chose it because of the cast, and applaud Bonham Carter and Branagh for choosing roles different from those they have taken in the past. Both portray very troubled people, complete with warts, but make them likeable because of their humanity. The story is touching, but it is the performances that soar. Bonham Carter's "Jane" is a remarkable achievement, whose quest for romance opened my eyes to aspects of being disabled that I had not thought of before, but was interesting as well for other reasons. I felt the movie ended too abruptly, but better that than a drawn out emotionally manipulative ending (see "Stepmom.") The very real English setting added to my enjoyment - it was England in the 90's, both urban and rural, without being depressing.