Directed by:
Peter CattaneoScreenplay:
Ronan BennettCinematography:
Alwin H. KuchlerComposer:
Anne DudleyCast:
James Nesbitt, Olivia Williams, Timothy Spall, Bill Nighy, Lennie James, Ron Cook, Frank Harper, Christopher Plummer, Julian Barratt, Peter Wight, Celia Imrie (more)Plots(1)
Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the governor to stage a musical in an old chapel next to the prison's outer wall. He rounds up volunteer actors and puts his escape plan into production. Two other barriers, besides the wall, confront him: the arrival of a nasty inmate, John Toombes, who insists on joining the escape, and Jimmy's feelings of attraction for Anabel, a social worker who agrees to appear in the play. Opening night approaches: is this Jimmy's breakout performance? (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Reviews (1)
Underrated comedy with British top-class actors Nesbitt and the always outstanding Nighy. The only thing causing confusion is the unexpected genre changes, as we switch from comedy to drama and back. However, Olivia Williams is enchanting and her chemistry with the main character is immense, which makes the Clickers tick at an almost unstoppable pace.
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