Outside Bet (2012)

Set against the turbulent mid 80's of money, privatization, unions and dramatic media evolution: A life-long group of friends find themselves at the bad end of a redundancy pay-out and ... See full summary »

Director:

Sacha Bennett

Writer:

Nigel Smith

Stars:

Bob Hoskins, Jenny Agutter, Vincent Regan

Cast

Credited cast:
Bob Hoskins	...	Percy 'Smudge' Smith
Jenny Agutter	...	Shirley Baxter
Vincent Regan	...	Jago
Lucy Drive	...	Erica
Terry Stone	...	Johnny Gossamer
Ali Cook	...	Stevie
Philip Davis	...	Threads
Kate Magowan	...	Natalie Cheam
Adam Deacon	...	Sam The Soleman
Montserrat Lombard	...	Becka
Emily Atack	...	Katie
Rebecca Ferdinando	...	Cheryl (as Rebecca Walsh)
Dudley Sutton	...	Alfie Hobnails
Jason Maza	...	Mickey
Joe Sims	...	Lifeguard

Storyline

Set against the turbulent mid 80's of money, privatization, unions and dramatic media evolution: A life-long group of friends find themselves at the bad end of a redundancy pay-out and invest their savings into a racehorse, hoping that one final race can turn their fortunes around.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 April 2012 (UK)

Box Office

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gateway Films, Talent Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Bob Hoskins was filming in the Herschel Arms in Slough for this film in December 2010. This pub was chosen because it has a very traditional interior, as was much more common in the Eighties.

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Connections

Referenced in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.37 (2012)

User Reviews

You can bet on it

Movies are so niche these days. Each new release is blinkered to focus on a very specific audience. Rarely do you find a film that you can take your whole family to without feeling that you stooped to the lowest common denominator in an attempt to please and suit them all. Problem solved with the release of "Outside Bet." Sacha Bennett ably directs assured performances from familiar faces including Bob Hoskins, Jenny Agutter, Phil Davis, as well as from new talents Emily Attack and Calum MacNab in a funny, touching, and at the finish, cheering comedy. Set in the '80's, when Wapping replaced Fleet Street in one fell swoop, a group of redundant print-workers buy a racehorse. The result is thoroughly enjoyable; a very likable film with some truly priceless moments. An "Outside Bet" is just what we all need right now. Go to the cinema and put your money on it. It's a winner!