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Mad Cows

  • 19991999
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
361
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Mad Cows (1999)
  • Comedy
A single mother's postnatal state leads her on a race to save her child and her sanity.A single mother's postnatal state leads her on a race to save her child and her sanity.A single mother's postnatal state leads her on a race to save her child and her sanity.
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
361
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sara Sugarman
  • Writers
    • Sasha Hails
    • Kathy Lette(novel)
    • Sara Sugarman
  • Stars
    • Anna Friel
    • Joanna Lumley
    • Anna Massey
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sara Sugarman
  • Writers
    • Sasha Hails
    • Kathy Lette(novel)
    • Sara Sugarman
  • Stars
    • Anna Friel
    • Joanna Lumley
    • Anna Massey
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    • 10User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Anna Friel
    Anna Friel
    • Maddyas Maddy
    Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley
    • Gillianas Gillian
    Anna Massey
    Anna Massey
    • Dwina Phelpsas Dwina Phelps
    Phyllida Law
    Phyllida Law
    • Lady Drake (Alex's Mother)as Lady Drake (Alex's Mother)
    Greg Wise
    Greg Wise
    • Alexas Alex
    John Standing
    John Standing
    • Politicianas Politician
    Nicholas Woodeson
    Nicholas Woodeson
    • Detective Slynneas Detective Slynne
    Judy Cornwell
    Judy Cornwell
    • Maddy's motheras Maddy's mother
    Prunella Scales
    Prunella Scales
    • Dr. Minny Stinkleras Dr. Minny Stinkler
    Geoffrey Robertson
    • Man on busas Man on bus
    David Ryall
    David Ryall
    • Man outside Harrodsas Man outside Harrods
    Mohamed Al-Fayed
    • Harrods Doormanas Harrods Doorman
    Megan Matthews
    • Harrods shopperas Harrods shopper
    Rustie Lee
    • Mama Joyas Mama Joy
    Badi Uzzaman
    Badi Uzzaman
    • Indian shopkeeperas Indian shopkeeper
    Neil Stuke
    Neil Stuke
    • Desk sergeantas Desk sergeant
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Constableas Constable
    Hermione Norris
    Hermione Norris
    • Petronellaas Petronella
    • Director
      • Sara Sugarman
    • Writers
      • Sasha Hails
      • Kathy Lette(novel)
      • Sara Sugarman
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In this movie, the East India DLR station was named Isle of Dogs.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Soundtracks
      I Can Help
      Written & Performed by Billy Swan

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    2/10
    Why bother?
    I have read just about all of Kathy Lette's books, they are fabulous. This movie however, was just a total waste of time, I couldn't possibly say anything good about it. All I can say is, I am pleased that I didn't bother seeing it at the cinema.
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    • Frockgirl
    • Dec 9, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 1999 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Morsa på rymmen
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Capitol Films
      • Flashlight Films
      • Newmarket Capital Group
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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