Movie Description
High Hopes
(1989)Overview
Working-class couple Shirley and Cyril are in conflict over whether they should have children, their problems with 'yuppies' moving into the neighbourhood and outpricing them, and the advent of Cyril's ageing mother's seventieth birthday.
Featured Crew
- Director : Mike Leigh
- Producer : Simon Channing Williams,Victor Glynn
- Writer : Mike Leigh
- Editor : Jon Gregory
- Cast : Phil Davis,Ruth Sheen,Edna Doré,Philip Jackson,Heather Tobias,Lesley Manville,David Bamber,Cheryl Prime,Judith Scott,Jason Watkins,Diane-Louise Jordan,Linda Beckett,Ali
Cast
Cyril Bender
Shirley
Mrs Bender
Martin Burke
Valerie
Lætitia Boothe-Brain
Rupert Boothe-Brain
Martin's Girlfriend
Suzi
Wayne
Chemist Shop Assistant
Receptionist
Baby
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The Adults
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Ill Manors
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Driving Lessons
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Magpie
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CQ
5.904
Match
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Nil by Mouth
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Facts
Original TitleHigh Hopes
Status Released
Release Information
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1989-01-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 48m
Revenue₹ 1192322
Production CompaniesBritish Screen Productions,Portman Productions,Film4 Productions
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
