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Lucky Break (2001)
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Ratings: 6.1/10 from 1,594 users
Metascore:
48/100
Reviews: 34 user | 48 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com Under the leadership of a small-time bank robber, British inmates hatch a plan to escape by staging a musical. Director:Peter Cattaneo |
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James 'Jimmy' Hands
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Lord Nelson in Show
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Annabel Sweep
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Lady Hamilton in Show
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Cliff Gumbell
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Roger 'Rog' Chamberlain
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King George III in Show
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Rudy 'Rud' Guscott
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Hardy in Show
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Ron Cook | ... |
Mr. Perry, the Guard
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Frank Harper | ... |
John Toombes
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Raymond Waring | ... |
Darren
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Graham Mortimer
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Julian Barratt | ... |
Paul Dean
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Officer George Barratt
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Amy Chamberlain
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Peter McNamara | ... |
Ward
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Andy Linden | ... |
Kenny
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Old Billy Morris
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Storyline
Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the governor to stage a musical in an old chapel next to the prison's outer wall. He rounds up volunteer actors and puts his escape plan into production. Two other barriers, besides the wall, confront him: the arrival of a nasty inmate, John Toombes, who insists on joining the escape, and Jimmy's feelings of attraction for Anabel, a social worker who agrees to appear in the play. Opening night approaches: is this Jimmy's breakout performance? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Escape | Prison | Abuse Of Power | Anger Management | Male Female Relationship | See more »Taglines:
An escapist comedy from the director of "The Full Monty"Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and some sexual references See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Miramax/Paramount [United States] - synopsis, cast, trailer, stills (Flash) | Add/edit official sites »Language:
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Lucky Break - Rein oder raus See more »Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£348,613 (UK) (26 August 2001) (270 Screens)Gross:
$54,606 (USA) (9 June 2002)Company Credits
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guard, and the warden, along with a short piano song by Cliff. See more »
(1950)
Written by Herb Magidson and Carl Sigman
© Magidson Music Co. Inc./Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc.
By kind permission of Warner/Chapell Music Ltd.
Performed by Prince Buster See more »
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Quotes
Roger 'Rog' Chamberlain: I understand you fellas have lost interest in long-term imprisonment.See more »
Crazy Credits
During the credits we are shown what happens to the escapees, the securityguard, and the warden, along with a short piano song by Cliff. See more »
Soundtracks
"Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)"(1950)
Written by Herb Magidson and Carl Sigman
© Magidson Music Co. Inc./Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc.
By kind permission of Warner/Chapell Music Ltd.
Performed by Prince Buster See more »
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