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Greenfingers

  • 20002000
  • RR
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Helen Mirren, Danny Dyer, Adam Fogerty, Paterson Joseph, David Kelly, and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
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A prison inmate with a green thumb goes on to compete in a national gardening competition. Based on a true story.A prison inmate with a green thumb goes on to compete in a national gardening competition. Based on a true story.A prison inmate with a green thumb goes on to compete in a national gardening competition. Based on a true story.
IMDb RATING
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6.1K
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  • Director
    • Joel Hershman
  • Writer
    • Joel Hershman
  • Stars
    • Clive Owen
    • Helen Mirren
    • David Kelly
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joel Hershman
  • Writer
    • Joel Hershman
  • Stars
    • Clive Owen
    • Helen Mirren
    • David Kelly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 69User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Greenfingers
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    Danny Dyer, Adam Fogerty, Paterson Joseph, David Kelly, and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
    Adam Fogerty, Paterson Joseph, and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
    Helen Mirren, Adam Fogerty, David Kelly, and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
    Helen Mirren, Adam Fogerty, David Kelly, and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
    Helen Mirren, David Kelly, and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
    Helen Mirren, David Kelly, and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
    Helen Mirren, Adam Fogerty, David Kelly, and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
    Helen Mirren, David Kelly, and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
    Natasha Little and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
    Danny Dyer, David Kelly, and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
    Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)
    Adam Fogerty, Paterson Joseph, and Clive Owen in Greenfingers (2000)

    Top cast

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    Clive Owen
    Clive Owen
    • Colin Briggs
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Georgina Woodhouse
    David Kelly
    David Kelly
    • Fergus Wilks
    Warren Clarke
    Warren Clarke
    • Governor Hodge
    Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer
    • Tony
    Adam Fogerty
    Adam Fogerty
    • Raw
    Paterson Joseph
    Paterson Joseph
    • Jimmy
    Natasha Little
    Natasha Little
    • Primrose Woodhouse
    Peter Guinness
    Peter Guinness
    • Dudley
    Lucy Punch
    Lucy Punch
    • Holly
    Sally Edwards
    • Susan Hodge
    Donald Douglas
    Donald Douglas
    • Nigel
    Kevin McMonagle
    • Laurence
    Julie Saunders
    • Sarah
    Jordan Maxwell
    Jordan Maxwell
    • John
    • (as Jorden Maxwell)
    David Lyon
    • Home Secretary
    Jan Chappell
    Jan Chappell
    • Peggy Tortworth
    Timothy Carlton
    Timothy Carlton
    • Hampton Court Official
    • Director
      • Joel Hershman
    • Writer
      • Joel Hershman
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie was based on inmates of Her Majesty's Prison Leyhill, which is located in Cotswold.
    • Goofs
      After the men lose the competition, they are invited to meet Her Majesty, and one of the officials says "Yes, HRH!" Which stands for His or Her Royal Highness, which could mean Charlels, Wills, Kate, Harry, etc.. BUT The Queen is Her Majesty - hence, she would be "H.M."
    • Quotes

      Georgina: That's what I like about plants - they don't answer back.

    • Alternate versions
      There are two versions of this film. If you look at the Amazon (not IMDB) page, you will see that one version runs at 1 hr. 26 min., while the other is 1 hr. 31 min. Among other differences, they use different music for the last scene (when the three prisoners are walking over to see the Queen): in the longer version, they use The Staple Singers' "Heavy Makes You Happy," while in the shorter one, they use Elton John and Bernie Taupin's "The Power" (this difference is reflected in the music credits at the end of the film). Also, in the longer version, when they stop outside the formidable looking gate, there is a rear, long distance shot of them, and you hear Colin say, "I hope they let us out," while in the shorter version, the shot changes to a mid close-up from the front, and he says, "A bit of advice, lads. Don't forget to curtsy."
    • Soundtracks
      I Wouldn't Believe Your Radio
      Words by Kelly Jones

      Music by Stuart Cable, Kelly Jones, Richard Jones

      Performed by Stereophonics

      Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd.

      Courtesy of V2 Music Ltd.

    User reviews69

    Review
    Top review
    What's the problem?
    I can't believe the cynicism surrounding this film. It has a nice wholesome quality to it that is lacking in our films today. I love films like 'Scarface', 'GoodFellas' and '48 HRS.' but that doesn't mean I can't like a film like 'Greenfingers'. Taking a group of prisoners and putting them in such a scenario as making them gardeners as part of their rehabilitation is a unique concept for a film. Reviewers, especially American critics must think all prisons around the world are loaded with weapons and power hungry guards and wardens. Countries like Canada, Switzerland and England have less violent criminals and less confrontational authorities. Some are mocking the film's whole premise as absurd but to make it more credible, this film is based on a true story! 'Greenfingers' runs a short 90 minutes, has some good characters that are well developed and jokes that bubble with surprising wit and charm. Examine the cast and crew carefully and watch out for their next film(s). We need more like them.
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    • WalterFrith
    • Sep 16, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 2001 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 綠指奇蹟
    • Filming locations
      • Fairford, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Boneyard Entertainment
      • Fireworks Pictures
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £1,365,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,443,067
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $65,584
      • Jul 29, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,961,054
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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