My Summer with Des (TV 1998)

Romantic comedy set during the European football championships in 1996, where football fan Martin finds his life is going from bad to worse after losing his job and splitting up with his ... See full summary »

Director:

Simon Curtis

Writer:

Arthur Smith

Stars:

Neil Morrissey, Rachel Weisz, John Gordon Sinclair

Cast

Credited cast:
Neil Morrissey	...	Martin
Rachel Weisz	...	Rosie
John Gordon Sinclair	...	Cameron (as John Gordon-Sinclair)
Arabella Weir	...	Barbara
Graeme Garden	...	Angus
Tilly Blackwood	...	Anna
Desmond Lynam	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kolade Agboke	...	Football fan #2
Jean Ainslie	...	Neighbour #2
Domingo Calvo	...	Spanish waiter #2
Sophie-Louise Dann	...	Football fan #3
Serge Feuillard	...	French waiter #2
Robin Hellier	...	Party guest #2
Mitch Horner	...	Party guest #3
Felipe Izquierdo	...	Spanish waiter #1

Storyline

Romantic comedy set during the European football championships in 1996, where football fan Martin finds his life is going from bad to worse after losing his job and splitting up with his girlfriend. However, as the football tournament progresses his luck begins to turn, firstly because of England's successes on the pitch, and secondly because of his encounter with a mysterious woman.

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Plot Keywords:

euro | friend | soccer | london england | wembley stadium | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance | Sport

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 May 1998 (UK)

Also Known As:

Mi verano salvaje

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A movie with real soul.

This movie is a definite must see. Even not being a huge fan of football(soccer) this movie held me captivated. Acting is definitely top caliber. Rachel Weisz is absolutely amazing in this movie.