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The Search for John Gissing

  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
998
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The Search for John Gissing (2001)
SatireComedy

Matthew is sent to London to oversee a merger and potentially replace John Gissing. Gissing sabotages Matthew's relocation. As tensions escalate, Matthew must decide whether to fight, partne... Read allMatthew is sent to London to oversee a merger and potentially replace John Gissing. Gissing sabotages Matthew's relocation. As tensions escalate, Matthew must decide whether to fight, partner with Gissing, or find an alternative solution.Matthew is sent to London to oversee a merger and potentially replace John Gissing. Gissing sabotages Matthew's relocation. As tensions escalate, Matthew must decide whether to fight, partner with Gissing, or find an alternative solution.

  • Director
    • Mike Binder
  • Writer
    • Mike Binder
  • Stars
    • Mike Binder
    • Tim Briggs
    • Allan Corduner
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    998
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mike Binder
    • Writer
      • Mike Binder
    • Stars
      • Mike Binder
      • Tim Briggs
      • Allan Corduner
    • 16User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    Mike Binder
    Mike Binder
    • Matthew Barnes
    Tim Briggs
    • Hotel Clerk
    Allan Corduner
    Allan Corduner
    • Francois Fuller
    Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo
    • Linda Barnes
    Frank Harper
    Frank Harper
    • Dexter
    Caroline Holdaway
    • Gissing's Secretary
    James Lance
    James Lance
    • Donny the Janitor
    Lee Oakes
    • Cousin Carl Gissing
    Angela Pleasence
    Angela Pleasence
    • Johanna Frielduct
    Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman
    • John Gissing
    Juliet Stevenson
    Juliet Stevenson
    • Gwenyth Moore
    Owen Teale
    Owen Teale
    • Giles Hanagan
    Nigel Terry
    Nigel Terry
    • Alan Jardeen
    Sonya Walger
    Sonya Walger
    • Sister Mary
    David Reid
    • Man Who Wants to be a Woman
    • (as Dave Reid)
    Desi Valentine
    • Tap dancer
    • Director
      • Mike Binder
    • Writer
      • Mike Binder
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    • Goofs
      No bank would bother to wire a mere $35, especially not for an international transfer.
    • Quotes

      John Gissing: I've had two wives, three children, each with a corner of their hearts that I'm not allowed to visit.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Alan Rickman Performances (2016)

    User reviews16

    Featured review
    8/10

    The last half of this is as funny as any film you will ever see..period

    I went into this to see one of Mrs. Garofalo's rare film titles not expecting anything but maybe a reality bites type of film. What I got was a fantastic surprise.

    I will admit the first half of this film got annoying because Mike Binder's constant complaining about the situation wore on me but when he and Gissing meet, hold onto your seat, your gonna laugh. Binder sure picked a great supporting cast to round out this little gem. Alan Rickman is a comic genius in this one. He's the star of this w/o a doubt. In the beginning you will loathe him but in the end you'll be rooting for him. Every character in this is funny. Every actor was casted perfectly for this film.

    How this film slipped under the radar and isn't any bigger than it is is a surprise to me. It's an absolute winner. If your bored one night and are searchin your netflix cue, browse to this title and wait for it...your gonna love it.
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    • Jul 3, 2011
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    • Release date
      • November 11, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Sunlight Productions (United States)
      • Sunlight Productions (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • У пошуках Джона Гіссінга
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Dyno-B Films
      • Sunlight Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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