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Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? (1999)

R 95 min  -  Comedy  -   10 March 2000 (UK)
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Harold Smith, a quiet middle-aged Englishman becomes an instant celebrity when he suddenly starts exhibiting psychic and telekinetic powers... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Hewitt

Writer:

Ben Steiner

Stars:

Tom Courtenay, Michael Legge and Laura Fraser
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Courtenay ...
Michael Legge Michael Legge ...
Laura Fraser ...
Stephen Fry ...
Charlotte Roberts Charlotte Roberts ...
Amanda Root ...
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David Thewlis ...
Charlie Hunnam ...
Daz
Matthew Rhys ...
James Corden ...
Rosemary Leach Rosemary Leach ...
Harold's Mother
Charles Simon Charles Simon ...
Mark Williams Mark Williams ...
John Higgins John Higgins ...
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Storyline

Harold Smith, a quiet middle-aged Englishman becomes an instant celebrity when he suddenly starts exhibiting psychic and telekinetic powers. After he is arrested for accidentally killing three pensioners by causing their pacemakers to stop, his lawyer brings in an extremely skeptical scientist to test whether or not Harold's powers are real. Meanwhile, Harold's son Vince, a disco devotee, is pining for his co-worker Joanna, who also happens to be the daughter of the scientist testing Vince's dad. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>  

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Punctuation In Title | Question In Title | Telekinesis | Independent Film | Character Name In Title  | See more »

Taglines:

When punk meets disco.

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content See all certifications »

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£137,309 (UK) (12 March 2000) (207 Screens)

Gross:

£137,309 (UK) (12 March 2000)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Arts Council of England, Intermedia Films, October Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Anachronisms: When the Police arrive after the 'house smashing' scene one of the vehicles is a Bedford CF with a 1976 registration plate. Whilst the vehicle was available in 1976, the model shown is a post 1980 face lifted version with a plastic radiator grille. See more »

Soundtracks

"Underneath the Arches"
Written by Bud Flanagan
Performed by John Higgins See more »