Meantime (1983)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 42min
- Comedy, Drama
- 23 Jul 1986 (USA)
- TV Movie
When one brother gets a job from their wealthy aunt, the other becomes increasingly jealous.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Marion Bailey | ... |
Barbara
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| Phil Daniels | ... |
Mark
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| Tim Roth | ... |
Colin
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| Pam Ferris | ... |
Mavis
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Jeffrey Robert | ... |
Frank
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| Alfred Molina | ... |
John
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| Gary Oldman | ... |
Coxy
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| Tilly Vosburgh | ... |
Hayley
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Paul Daly | ... |
Rusty
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| Leila Bertrand | ... |
Hayley's Friend
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Hepburn Graham | ... |
Boyfriend
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| Peter Wight | ... |
Estate Manager
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| Eileen Davies | ... |
Unemployment Benefit Clerk
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Herbert Norville | ... |
Man in Pub
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Brian Hoskin | ... |
Barman
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Directed by
| Mike Leigh | ||
Written by
| Mike Leigh | ... | (deviser) |
Produced by
| Graham Benson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Andrew Dickson | ||
Cinematography by
| Roger Pratt | ||
Editing by
| Lesley Walker | ||
Editorial Department
| Jeremy Hume | ... | assistant editor |
| Toby Reisz | ... | second assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Sue Whatmough | ||
Art Direction by
| Diana Charnley | ||
Costume Design by
| Lindy Hemming | ||
Makeup Department
| Sandra Shepherd | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Vivien Pottersman | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Steve Finn | ... | second assistant director |
| Chris Rose | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| James Ede | ... | painter (as Jim Ede) |
| Steve Ede | ... | carpenter |
| Mon Mohan | ... | graphic designer |
| Dave Newton | ... | property master |
| Chris Seagers | ... | assistant art director |
| Peter Walpole | ... | property buyer |
| Steve Wheeler | ... | propman |
Sound Department
| Eddie Dougall | ... | boom operator |
| Malcolm Hirst | ... | sound recordist |
| Peter Joly | ... | assistant dubbing editor |
| Billy McCarthy | ... | sound recordist |
| Trevor Pyke | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Mike Shoring | ... | boom operator |
| Charles Ware | ... | dubbing editor (as Charlie Ware) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Abrahams | ... | camera grip |
| Roger Bonnici | ... | electrician |
| Ed Buziak | ... | still photographer |
| John Cantwell | ... | electrician |
| Brian Herlihy | ... | focus puller |
| Ted Read | ... | gaffer |
| Adam Walton | ... | clapper loader |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sue Gibson | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Andrew Dickson | ... | musician |
| George Khan | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Heather Storr | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Roger Pomphrey | ... | unit driver |
Additional Crew
| Joanna Campling | ... | unit publicist |
| Neil Chaplin | ... | production accountant |
| Simon Henson | ... | unit runner |
| Caroline Hill | ... | production assistant |
| Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski | ... | unit runner (as Hugo Wyhowski) |
| Lisa Whitmore | ... | accounting assistant |
Production Companies
- Central Production
- Mostpoint (in association with)
- Channel 4 Television Corporation
Distributors
- Channel 4 Television Corporation (1984) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Ronin Films (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1985) (Finland) (tv)
- Imagine Home Entertainment (1993) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Carlton Film Distributors (1999) (World-wide) (sales)
- Carlton Visual Entertainment (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Wellspring Media (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Prism Leisure Corporation (2005) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2017) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Premiere Home Entertainment (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Joe Dunton & Company (equipment)
- Mr Lighting (electrical equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An odd film that primarily looks at how the dole affects the underclass in Britain. Tim Roth stars as Colin, a slow and possibly intellectually-disabled man living with his parents and brother in a housing project. He and his sarcastic manipulative brother still behave like teenagers--living with their parents, harassing each other. The problem is that they are in their late teens or twenties. Neighborhood characters include Hayley, a young woman with a crush on Colin, and Coxy (Gary Oldman), a violent local skinhead who befriends Colin. Trouble ensues when their wealthy aunt gives Colin a job and his brother becomes jealous.
Written by Don Smith |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Made for British TV, the film was also released in cinemas in some countries and at festivals. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Mike Leigh (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Who Do You Think You Are? See more » |
| Quotes |
Mark:
Muppet. Colin: I am not a Muppet. See more » |