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Faintheart (2008)

92 min  -  Comedy   -  27 January 2009 (UK)
5.8
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A romantic comedy set in the world of battle re-enactments, about an irresponsible guy who has to shape up in order to win back his wife.

Director:

Vito Rocco

Writers:

Vito Rocco, David Lemon (story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eddie Marsan ...
Richard
Ewen Bremner ...
Julian
Jessica Hynes ...
Cath
Bronagh Gallagher ...
Maggie
Tim Healy Tim Healy ...
Geoff
Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls ...
Gary
Anne Reid ...
Barbara
Joseph Hamilton Joseph Hamilton ...
Martin
Chloe Hesar ...
Emily
Richard Ridings Richard Ridings ...
Collin
Gary Sefton Gary Sefton ...
Vince
Kevin Eldon ...
Alan
Sandra Voe Sandra Voe ...
Julian's Mum
Matthew Leighton Matthew Leighton ...
Kim
Tom Smith Tom Smith ...
Danny
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Storyline

In the Midlands, two men and a boy are on losing streaks: Richard has a dead-end job, and his wife leaves him because he's inattentive and has a juvenile obsession for 11th-century battle reenactments. His best friend Julian still lives with mum and divides his obsessions between Vikings and Star Trek. Then there's Richard's son Martin, picked on at school in part because of his father's hobby. Richard vows to win back the heart of his ex, Julian may have met someone online who shares his interests, and Martin wants to stand up to bullies. All get bad advice, which they act on. Is there any hope for any of them? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Battle | Midlands | Father | Viking | Son  | See more »

Taglines:

May The Norse Be With You

Genres:

Comedy

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Official Sites:

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Richard Hasenfuß See more »

Filming Locations:

England, UK See more »

Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | UK: (Cambridge Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Despite its high profile cast this was never given a theatrical release in the UK. See more »

Soundtracks

"Don't You Want Me Baby"
Written by Phil Oakey / Philip Adrian Wright (as Phil Wright) / Jo Callis (as Joe Callis)
Performed by Human League
Courtesy of EMI Records Ltd. See more »