Movie Description
Wish You Were Here
(1987)Overview
In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex.
Featured Crew
- Director : David Leland
- Producer : Sarah Radclyffe
- Writer : David Leland
- Editor : George Akers
- Cast : Emily Lloyd,Tom Bell,Jesse Birdsall,Clare Clifford,Sheila Kelley,Trudi Cavanagh,Barbara Durkin,Geoffrey Hutchings,Charlotte Barker,Chloe Leland,Pat Heywood,Charlotte Ball,Abigail Leland,Susan Skipper,Geoffrey Durham,Neville Smith,Lee Whitlock,Frederick Hall,Bob Flag,Bob Flag,William Lawford,Pamela Duncan,Pamela Duncan,David Hatton,Ben Daniels,Kim McDermott,Barrie Houghton,Jim Dowdall,Dani Phelps,Marjorie Sudell
Cast
Lynda Mansell
Eric
Dave
Mrs. Parfitt
Joan Figgis
Tap Dancing Lady
Valerie
Hubert Mansell
Gillian
Margaret
Aunt Millie
Lynda Mansell (aged 11)
Margaret (aged 7)
Lynda’s Mother
Harry Figgis
Cinema Manager
Brian
Passenger with Brolly
Mental Patient
Dr Holroyd
Uncle Brian
Mrs Hartley
Fish and Chip Shop Van Customer
Policeman
Maisie Mathews
Vickie
Café Manager
Cook
The Baby
Lady with Hurt Knee
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Facts
Original TitleWish You Were Here
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-07-24
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 32m
Production CompaniesWorking Title Films,Zenith Entertainment,Film4 Productions
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
