49 Up (TV 2005)

In 1964, to explore the adage "Give me a child until he is seven and I will give you the man," World in Action filmed seven-year-olds. Every seven years, Michael Apted visits them. At 49, ... See full summary »

Directors:

Michael Apted, Paul Almond

Stars:

Bruce Balden, Jacqueline Bassett, Symon Basterfield

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Bruce Balden	...	Himself (as Bruce)
Jacqueline Bassett	...	Herself (as Jackie)
Symon Basterfield	...	Himself (as Simon)
Andrew Brackfield	...	Himself (as Andrew)
John Brisby	...	Himself (as John)
Suzanne Dewey	...	Herself (as Suzy)
Charles Furneaux	...	Himself (archive footage) (as Charles)
Nicholas Hitchon	...	Himself (as Nick)
Neil Hughes	...	Himself (as Neil)
Lynn Johnson	...	Herself (as Lynn)
Paul Kligerman	...	Himself (as Paul)
Susan Sullivan	...	Herself (as Sue)
Tony Walker	...	Himself (as Tony)

Storyline

In 1964, to explore the adage "Give me a child until he is seven and I will give you the man," World in Action filmed seven-year-olds. Every seven years, Michael Apted visits them. At 49, 12 agree to talk about family, work, their hopes, and the series. We also see footage from previous interviews. Some marriages seem stronger; some have ended. Being a parent or a grandparent dominates life's pleasures. Simon has found responsibility; John's charity work flourishes. Neil remains in politics, against all odds. Jackie leads the critique of a more deliberately-present Apted and the series' intrusiveness. None enjoy participating; all are reflective; several surpass expectations.

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Plot Keywords:

charity | politics | lawyer | metallica shirt | homelessness | 

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Taglines:

The latest installment in the groundbreaking 7 Up series

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

PBS [us]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 2005 (UK)

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$36,364 (USA) (13 October 2006)

Gross:

$238,073 (USA) (22 November 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Granada Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

180 min 180 min (2 parts)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

By the time this update was made, 12 of the original 14 children were still taking part, with Charles having dropped out at 21, and Peter at 28. Although John had dropped out at 42 he returned for this installment.

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Quotes

John Brisby: Who wants to be the richest corpse in the graveyard?

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Connections

Follows 21 (1977)

User Reviews

I have watched the whole series, and I am hooked!

I grew up in England, and saw the first documentary there. I emigrated to Canada at 18, and have seen the rest of the series here. It has been both an opportunity to see how England and the English have changed, as well as seeing "old friends" every seven years. I grew up in a Navy family,we were not wealthy, but because my father was a Naval Officer, we were considered upper middle class, so I rode horses, went to the Continent on Holiday and and attended boarding school from age 10. I also attended a 1 room schoolhouse and changed primary schools with alarming rapidity, so I met many kids just like all the ones on 7-UP, I could even understand Nick's Yorkshire accent! My favorite is also Bruce, but I love Tony, Neil and Symon, and can totally empathise with Suzy! Funny how so many of the kids had broken childhoods, but became wonderful parents themselves. I am looking forward to catching up with them at 56!