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:

Music is the cure for the common crank...

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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

Gemma Arterton learned to play the piano for the film, and did all the piano playing in the film herself.

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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

Elizabeth: Do you need any help with anything?
Arthur Harris: Anything like what? I don't do anything. I used to get up for her.

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Connections

Featured in Projector: Song for Marion (2013)

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Soundtracks

You Are the Sunshine of My Life
Written by Stevie Wonder © 1972
Performed by The OAP'Z
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd. / Jobete Music Co. Inc.

User Reviews

Honestly the Best Film I Have Ever Watched!

I am 16 years old and therefore someone who should typically prefer Pitch Perfect to a movie starring pensioners. And I loved Pitch Perfect. But Pitch Perfect only made me laugh. Not cry. I prefer movies that do both. And this film was one of those. One minute I was roaring with laughter and the next my mum rushed into the room wondering if I'd broken my ankle. This is probably the most fantastic movies of all time, and certainly the most underrated. A story about family, living life to the full and trying out something new -- life might just surprise you. I now feel so much better about life -- I know not to get anything for granted, particularly life, and even if people laugh at me, so what if they're laughing at me for doing something I enjoy? Great acting from Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Eccleston and Gemma Arterton. Other members of cast portrayed convincing characters too.

So if you haven't seen this movie, I recommend you watch it now. If you're 45, ask a 12 year old and a 90 year old to watch it too...I'm sure it'll be smiles all round.

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 Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1