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White Teeth (2002) -- 1992. Millat is now a juvenile delinquent attending a progressive school with Archie's beautiful daughter, Irie.
White Teeth (2002) -- Much to the horror of Samad, long-lost Magid returns from Bangladesh more English than the English.
White Teeth (2002) -- In Samad's flashback we see his wedding. From Bangladesh, Samad was betrothed to Alsana.
White Teeth (2002) -- New Year's Eve, 1974. Archie attempts suicide by asphyxiation in his car. An irate deliveryman saves his life.
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Overview

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7.3/10   252 votes
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Director:
Julian Jarrold
Writers:
Zadie Smith (novel)
Simon Burke (screenplay)
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Release Date:
11 May 2003 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Comedy more
Plot:
In 1970's England, cultures start to mix and cross with different experiences. Archie is contemplating suicide until he meets Clara... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 3 nominations more
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(2 articles)
Books: Review:Zadie Smith: Changing My Mind
 (From The AV Club. 24 November 2009, 10:00 PM, PST)
Stone, Van Houten have 'Satisfaction'
 (From Monsters and Critics. 14 October 2009, 10:11 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Very Moving more (6 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Om Puri ... Samad
Philip Davis ... Archie (as Phil Davis)
Geraldine James ... Joyce Malfen
Robert Bathurst ... Marcus Malfen
Christopher Simpson ... Magid / Millat
Sarah Ozeke ... Irie

San Shella ... Young Samad
Steve Sweeney ... Neighbour / Lager Lad

Russell Brand ... Merlin
David Langham ... Young Devil of Dachau

Kammy Darweish ... Ardashir
Bryan Dick ... Young Archie
Charlie Creed-Miles ... Ryan Topps

Archie Panjabi ... Alsana

Naomie Harris ... Clara
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
240 min (including commercials) (4 parts)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Company:
Company Pictures more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Clara: Did the whole of your life flash before your eyes, like dey say, Archie?
Archie: It did, yeah. Thing is, I wasn't really in it.
Clara: You a good man, Archie. Not excitin' - but good. I glad you don kill yourself.
Archie: Thank you.
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4 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
Very Moving, 14 July 2003
Author: mcfan25

I really enjoyed watching this movie. It was so moving and hilarious at the same time. it does a good job of telling the stories of many of the cultures featured. Most films that Exxon Mobile Theatre brings on PBS are just wonderful.

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