Stuart: A Life Backwards (TV 2007)
A writer (Cumberbatch) takes a backwards look at the life of his unlikely friend Stuart (Hardy), a homeless alcoholic who experienced a traumatic event in his childhood. Director:David Attwood |
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Alexander Masters
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| Tom Hardy | ... |
Stuart Shorter
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Nicola Duffett | ... |
Judith
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Claire-Louise Cordwell | ... |
Karen
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Edna Doré | ... |
Gran
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Candis Nergaard | ... |
Sophie
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Joanna Maude | ... |
Ruth
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Trevor Sellers | ... |
John
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Barbara Barnes | ... |
Wintercomfort Secretary
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Hugh Armstrong | ... |
Old Drunk
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George Anton | ... |
Dangerous Ginger
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Dominic Kemp | ... |
Academic Man
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Shenagh Govan | ... |
Bookish Woman
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Caroline Parker | ... |
Deaf Jackie
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Richard Cant | ... |
Dainty Man
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Storyline
When Stuart Shorter - a homeless alcoholic with a violent past - meets writer and charity worker Alexander Masters, they strike up an unlikely friendship. As Alexander learns more about Stuart's complicated life and traumatic childhood, he asks if he can write his story and Stuart advises him to tell the story backwards, so that it's "More exciting - like a Tom Clancy murder mystery". As their remarkable alliance develops, Stuart gradually recounts his life story in reverse, his resilient personality and dry sense of humour giving the story an almost tragi-comic edge. Through post office heists, attempts at suicide and spells inside numerous institutions, Alexander is given a glimpse into a totally alien world and begins to understand how Stuart's life spiralled so badly out of control. Written by Anonymous
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Stuart Shorter: Stuart: Well, how much is one thing?
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The Post Office featured in 1979 and 1993 scenes is the former Post Office (now an empty shop) at Fen Ditton, near Cambridge. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: When Alexander lets Stuart into his house for the first time (about 7-8 minutes into the film) the shadow of the camera falls on the door as he closes it. See more »Quotes
Alexander Masters: Alexander: If you had to change one thing about your life, what would it be?Stuart Shorter: Stuart: Well, how much is one thing?
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