Summary
High Hopes is a British film comedy-drama first released in 1988,
directed by Mike Leigh.
The film stars Philip Davis, Ruth Sheen, Edna Doré, Philip Jackson and Heather Tobias.
Our overall rating for this film is: very good.
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Credits
- Director: Mike Leigh
- Script: Mike Leigh
- Photo: Roger Pratt
- Music: Andrew Dickson
- Cast: Philip Davis (Cyril Bender), Ruth Sheen (Shirley), Edna Doré (Mrs. Bender), Philip Jackson (Martin Burke), Heather Tobias (Valerie Burke), Lesley Manville (Laetitia Boothe-Brain), David Bamber (Rupert Boothe-Braine), Jason Watkins (Wayne), Judith Scott (Suzi), Cheryl Prime (Martin’s Girl Friend), Diane-Louise Jordan (Chemist Shop Assistant), Linda Beckett (Receptionist)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 112 min
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