Lucky Break (2001)

Director:

Peter Cattaneo

Writers:

Ronan Bennett (screenplay)
Stephen Fry (book)

Release Date:

19 April 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Romance

Tagline:

An escapist comedy from the director of "The Full Monty"

Plot:

Under the leadership of a small-time bank robber, British inmates hatch a plan to escape by staging a musical.

Plot Keywords:

Escape | Prison | Abuse Of Power | Anger Management | Male Female Relationship

Awards:

4 nominations

Cast

James Nesbitt	...	James 'Jimmy' Hands / Lord Nelson in Show
Olivia Williams	...	Annabel Sweep / Lady Hamilton in Show
Timothy Spall	...	Cliff Gumbell
Bill Nighy	...	Roger 'Rog' Chamberlain / King George III in Show
Lennie James	...	Rudy 'Rud' Guscott / Hardy in Show
Ron Cook	...	Mr. Perry, the Guard
Frank Harper	...	John Toombes
Raymond Waring	...	Darren
Christopher Plummer	...	Graham Mortimer
Julian Barratt	...	Paul Dean
Peter Wight	...	Officer George Barratt
Celia Imrie	...	Amy Chamberlin
Peter McNamara	...	Ward
Andy Linden	...	Kenny
Ram John Holder	...	Old Billy Morris

Also Known As:

Lucky Break - Rein oder raus (Germany)
Our Lucky Break (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and some sexual references.

Runtime:

107 min | USA:108 min

Country:

UK | Germany

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Finland:K-11 | Australia:M | Germany:6 | Netherlands:AL | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | UK:12 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Devon, England, UK

Company:

FilmFour

Quotes:

Roger 'Rog' Chamberlain: I understand you fellas have lost interest in long-term imprisonment.

Movie Connections:

References The Great Escape (1963)

Soundtrack:

54-46 Was My Number

nice

....and for one reason only, it didn't do what every single brit com, has done this year, in fact every one since i can remember has done. Whats that you ask? SHOWN EVERY SINGLE FUNNY BIT IN THE TRAILER. ok so the yanks do it a hell of a lot too but we British seem very guilty of it. anyway i've got that off my chest now so i'll continue. I went into this film with fairly low expectations, coz there were few funny bits in the trailer so i figured thats all it has to offer, and i came out with that warmish glow inside, you know that one you get when you've seen a really 'nice' film.Yes this film is nice, its one of those that makes you go awwwww, especially if you stay right to the very end of the credits, and once you have finished laughing James Nesbit's wig you'll realize this. Cattaneo has but together a superb supporting cast especially in Tim Spall and Christopher Plummer who both do superb turns. Go and see this film if you just want to see something you'll come out feeling nice after