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Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? (1999)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 ... See full summary » Director:Peter HewittWriter:Ben Steiner |
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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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Rated R for language and some sexual content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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10 March 2000 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Che fine ha fatto Harold Smith? See more »Box Office
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£137,309 (UK) (10 March 2000)Gross:
£137,309 (UK) (10 March 2000)Company Credits
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Written by Pete Shelley
Performed by The Buzzcocks
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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
"Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't Have Fallen in Love With?)"Written by Pete Shelley
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I also had the opportunity of seeing this film at the London Film Festival, but not having grown up in the 70s approached it with few expectations and even less knowledge of what the period was like. The actors all turned in good performances, with Tom Courtenay especially memorable. The direction was slick and the film consequently flowed smoothly. Some jokes were hilarious and reflected the overall strength of the screenplay, which was packed with novel ideas and witticisms. All in all a very friendly and fun film that I would highly recommend.