Unfinished Song (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.

Director:

Paul Andrew Williams

Writer:

Paul Andrew Williams

Stars:

Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton, Christopher Eccleston

3 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Terence Stamp	...	Arthur
Vanessa Redgrave	...	Marion
Gemma Arterton	...	Elizabeth
Barry Martin	...	Timothy
Taru Devani	...	Sujantha
Anne Reid	...	Brenda
Elizabeth Counsell	...	Cheryl
Ram John Holder	...	Charlie
Denise Rubens	...	Marge
Arthur Nightingale	...	Terry
Jumayn Hunter	...	Steven
Christopher Eccleston	...	James
Orla Hill	...	Jennifer
Bill Thomas	...	Bill
Willie Jonah	...	Robert

Storyline

"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.

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Plot Keywords:

choir | pensioner | elderly couple | curmudgeon | cancer | 

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Taglines:

Open your heart. Find your voice.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual references and rude gestures

Did You Know?

Trivia

When casting additional choir members who would appear beside the professional actors, preference was given to people with the ability to have fun over those with possibly better voices or singing ability.

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Goofs

From the end credits: In at least two instances, the word "assistant" is misspelled a-s-s-i-t-a-n-t.

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Quotes

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

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Connections

Featured in Film 2018: Episode dated 20 February 2013 (2013)

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Soundtracks

True Colours
Written by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg
Performed by Vanessa Redgrave
Published by Sony / ATV Tunes LLC

User Reviews

Film for all ages

We had the choice of seeing this or Die Hard 27 or whatever we're up to now. Chose this & what a delight it turned out to be. A very simple story. A group of OAP's, sorry OAPz (It's more street!) are taught to sing current pop songs by a young music teacher and entered into a choir competition. Marion is a member of this choir but desperately ill with cancer and her grumpy husband tries to stop her going s he fears it is too much for her. I won't add any spoilers as to how the plot progresses. You will laugh, my wife cried for about an hour constantly and took out my handkerchief, it will tap into relationships and make you think about what you have yourself. It will ensure you never listen to 'Ace of spades' again! Terence Stamp, not a favourite actor of mine, was just brilliant and spot on with his grumpy old man performance. Vanessa Redgrave just gives a beautiful, touching master class. Christopher Eccleston is gritty as ever and Gemma Arterton as the plucky, strong willed young teacher just makes you smile throughout. The cast of the choir also all have their priceless moment. This may not be for everyone but there is something in it for everyone and although it may appeal to the older market, the message is equally strong for all age groups.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [Japan]

Country:

UK Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 February 2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

Unfinished Song

Filming Locations:

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, County Durham, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$25,728, 23 June 2013

Gross USA:

$1,702,668

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$9,166,865

Company Credits

Production Co:

Steel Mill Pictures, Coolmore Productions, Egoli Tossell Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1