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Unfinished Song

Original title: Song for Marion
  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
7.7K
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Song for Marion (2012)
Grumpy pensioner Arthur honors his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James.
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  • Comedy
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Grumpy pensioner Arthur honors his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridg... Read allGrumpy pensioner Arthur honors his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James.Grumpy pensioner Arthur honors his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
7.7K
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  • Director
    • Paul Andrew Williams
  • Writer
    • Paul Andrew Williams
  • Stars
    • Terence Stamp
    • Gemma Arterton
    • Christopher Eccleston
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Andrew Williams
  • Writer
    • Paul Andrew Williams
  • Stars
    • Terence Stamp
    • Gemma Arterton
    • Christopher Eccleston
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 48User reviews
    • 120Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations

    Videos3

    U.S. Version 1
    Trailer 2:31
    U.S. Version 1
    International Version
    Trailer 1:54
    International Version
    Song for Marion
    Trailer 1:54
    Song for Marion

    Photos19

    Vanessa Redgrave, Terence Stamp, and Anne Reid in Song for Marion (2012)
    Terence Stamp and Gemma Arterton in Song for Marion (2012)
    Gemma Arterton in Song for Marion (2012)
    Terence Stamp in Song for Marion (2012)
    Vanessa Redgrave in Song for Marion (2012)
    Terence Stamp and Gemma Arterton in Song for Marion (2012)
    Terence Stamp in Song for Marion (2012)
    Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp in Song for Marion (2012)
    Terence Stamp in Song for Marion (2012)
    Terence Stamp and Gemma Arterton in Song for Marion (2012)
    Song for Marion (2012)
    Song for Marion (2012)

    Top cast

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    Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp
    • Arthuras Arthur
    Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston
    • Jamesas James
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Marionas Marion
    Barry Martin
    • Timothyas Timothy
    Taru Devani
    • Sujanthaas Sujantha
    Anne Reid
    Anne Reid
    • Brendaas Brenda
    Elizabeth Counsell
    • Cherylas Cheryl
    Ram John Holder
    Ram John Holder
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Denise Rubens
    • Margeas Marge
    Arthur Nightingale
    • Terryas Terry
    Jumayn Hunter
    Jumayn Hunter
    • Stevenas Steven
    Orla Hill
    Orla Hill
    • Jenniferas Jennifer
    Bill Thomas
    • Billas Bill
    Willie Jonah
    • Robertas Robert
    Calita Rainford
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Federay Holmes
    Federay Holmes
    • Day Care Nurseas Day Care Nurse
    Calum Sivyer
    • Heavy Metal Kidas Heavy Metal Kid
    • Director
      • Paul Andrew Williams
    • Writer
      • Paul Andrew Williams
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    Storyline

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    "Song for Marion", a London-set comedic drama, is about shy, grumpy pensioner Arthur who is reluctantly inspired by his beloved wife Marion to join a highly unconventional local choir. At odds with his son James, it is left to charismatic choir director Elizabeth to try and persuade Arthur that he can learn to embrace life. Arthur must confront the undercurrents of his own grumbling persona as he embarks on a hilarious, life-affirming journey of musical self discovery. —Anonymous
    • choir
    • pensioner
    • elderly couple
    • curmudgeon
    • cancer
    • 57 more
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    • Taglines
      • Open your heart. Find your voice.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sexual references and rude gestures
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Terence Stamp said in an interview that one of the great regrets of his life is that he turned down the offer to play Arthur in Camelot (1967) (the role went to Richard Harris ) because he was afraid his singing voice would be dubbed. When the offer came to play another character called Arthur, who also had to sing, forty years later, he still had the same fears, but he decided that he would face them and accepted. His co-star Vanessa Redgrave played the female lead in Camelot (1967).
    • Goofs
      From the end credits: In at least two instances, the word "assistant" is misspelled a-s-s-i-t-a-n-t.
    • Quotes

      Marion: What makes a song beautiful is not always the quality of the voice but the distance that voice has had to travel.

    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 20 February 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      The Most Beautiful Girl
      Written by Rory Bourke, Billy Sherrill, and Norris Wilson © 1973

      Performed by Charlie Rich

      Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Inc

    User reviews48

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Enjoyed This!
    I saw this show as a screening several months ago, but under the title "Song for Marion." At the time, I told several people about it and recommended it when it came out in wide release.

    It reminded me of the 2007 documentary "Young@Heart," where an older group of people form a choir and sing rock and pop music.

    This movie follows the lives of an elderly couple (Marion and Arthur played by Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp), their son (Christopher Eccleston) and granddaughter, and the senior adults in a choir led by a young woman (Gemma Arterton), who encourages them to sing pop and rock favorites. At the beginning of the movie, Marion is already in the choir and attempts to get the loving, but sometimes curmudgeonly, Arthur to join.

    While the plot was predictable, the characters still warm the heart. The songs selected were terrific, especially when you see the choir members reactions to some of them. It was fun to watch the characters' progression as time went on. Performances by all were amazing!
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    • gsawrie
    • Jul 2, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 22, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Song for Marion
    • Filming locations
      • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, County Durham, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Steel Mill Pictures
      • Coolmore Productions
      • Egoli Tossell Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,702,668
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,728
      • Jun 23, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,166,865
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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