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P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

  • TV Movie
  • 1982
  • PG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
948
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P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
Comedy

Alan Duckworth (known as 'Quack Quack' to his friends) is a socially awkward fourteen-year-old who is obsessed with cricket and Ann Lawton, a girl in his class. Alan daydreams throughout his... Read allAlan Duckworth (known as 'Quack Quack' to his friends) is a socially awkward fourteen-year-old who is obsessed with cricket and Ann Lawton, a girl in his class. Alan daydreams throughout his day, showing up late for school and making little academic progress. He becomes friends w... Read allAlan Duckworth (known as 'Quack Quack' to his friends) is a socially awkward fourteen-year-old who is obsessed with cricket and Ann Lawton, a girl in his class. Alan daydreams throughout his day, showing up late for school and making little academic progress. He becomes friends with the groundsman Tommy, whom he sees as some sort of war hero. Alan often follows Tommy ... Read all

  • Director
    • Michael Apted
  • Writer
    • Jack Rosenthal
  • Stars
    • John Albasiny
    • Alison Steadman
    • Abigail Cruttenden
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    948
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Apted
    • Writer
      • Jack Rosenthal
    • Stars
      • John Albasiny
      • Alison Steadman
      • Abigail Cruttenden
    • 16User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
    Abigail Cruttenden in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
    John Albasiny and Abigail Cruttenden in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
    John Albasiny and Abigail Cruttenden in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
    John Albasiny and Abigail Cruttenden in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
    John Albasiny and Abigail Cruttenden in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
    Alison Steadman in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
    Peter Dean and Robert Urquhart in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
    Garry Cooper and Peter Dean in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
    John Albasiny and Abigail Cruttenden in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
    John Albasiny, Abigail Cruttenden, and Maurice Dee in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)
    Garry Cooper in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)

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    John Albasiny
    John Albasiny
    • Alan Duckworth
    Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman
    • Miss Land
    Abigail Cruttenden
    Abigail Cruttenden
    • Ann Lawton
    Maurice Dee
    • Geoffrey Whitaker
    Mark Brailsford
    Mark Brailsford
    • Abbo
    Christopher Karallis
    Christopher Karallis
    • Shaz
    • (as Chris Karallis)
    Frances Ruffelle
    Frances Ruffelle
    • Eunice
    Robert Urquhart
    Robert Urquhart
    • Headmaster
    Garry Cooper
    Garry Cooper
    • Tommy
    Maurice O'Connell
    • Gym Teacher
    Tim Seeley
    • French Master
    Richenda Carey
    Richenda Carey
    • Botany Teacher
    Peter Dean
    • Police Officer
    Dave Atkins
    • Fish Shop Owner
    Eric Richard
    Eric Richard
    • Road Worker
    Arthur Whybrow
    • Road Worker
    John Arlott
    • Self - Cricket Commentator
    • (voice)
    Nicola Prince
    • Maureen
    • Director
      • Michael Apted
    • Writer
      • Jack Rosenthal
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      One of the very first Film4 productions, an offshoot of the UK's then new Channel 4 which essentially revolutionized the British film industry by making a series of relatively cheap films which would air on the TV channel several months after their cinema release. This new style of production brought such resounding successes as Paris, Texas (1984), Letter to Brezhnev (1985), My Beautiful Laundrette (1985), Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), East Is East (1999) and 12 Years a Slave (2013).
    • Goofs
      When Alan, Ann and Geoffrey walk home from school after rehearsing for the school play, the top deck of a modern (probably late 1970s) double-decker bus is visible at the far end of the alley. In the same scene, opposite the side-road that leads to the alley, is a modern Warboys-design (post-1964) "no cycling" sign.
    • Quotes

      Alan: When I walk past your desk, I breathe in on purpose to smell your skin. It's the most beautiful smell there is.

      Ann: It's only Yardley's.

    • Connections
      Featured in Timeshift: Jack Rosenthal: The Voice of Television Drama (2004)

    User reviews16

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    9/10
    Dr. very strange love.
    Postwar England, the dawn of the "atomic age". Yet, the worries of a young schoolboy yearning to experience his first "kiss" cannot be derailed by something as inconsequential as THE BOMB. This was a delightful if not educational look at young love from the vantage point of an adolescent male and his world of the

    1940's. Free of political correctness and preachy messages, this film exposes the viewer to the world that only the mind (and

    hormones) of a young teenager can create. Wonderful subplots

    maintain character interest ala "Gregory's Girl", and plenty

    of well blocked shots help keep up the imagery of this era. This is a very good story for anyone, young or old, who has

    ever been in love, or ever wanted to be. Does he ever get his wish? Watch it and see.
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    5
    • sumocat
    • Feb 2, 1999

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 1982 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • First Love: P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
    • Filming locations
      • Wimbledon Chase Middle School, Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Channel 4 Television Corporation
      • Enigma TV
      • Goldcrest Films International
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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