Looks and Smiles
| Looks and Smiles |
| Directed by |
Ken Loach |
| Produced by |
Raymond Day
Irving Teitelbaum |
| Written by |
Barry Hines |
| Starring |
Graham Green |
| Cinematography |
Chris Menges |
| Editing by |
Stephen Singleton |
| Release date(s) |
12 September 1981 |
| Running time |
104 minutes |
| Country |
United Kingdom |
| Language |
English |
Looks and Smiles is a 1981 British drama film directed by Ken Loach. It is based on the novel of the same name, written by Barry Hines. The film was entered into the 1981 Cannes Film Festival, where Loach won the Young Cinema Award.[1]
Plot
A disadvantaged young man tries to get by in Margaret Thatcher's England.
Cast
- Graham Green - Michael 'Mick' Walsh
- Carolyn Nicholson - Karen Lodge
- Tony Pitts - Alan Wright
- Roy Haywood - Phil
- Phil Askham - Mr. Walsh
- Pam Darrell - Mrs. Walsh
- Tracey Goodlad - Julie
- Patti Nicholls - Mrs. Wright
- Cilla Mason - Mrs. Lodge
- Les Hickin - George
- Arthur Davies - Eric Lodge
- Deirdre Costello - Jenny (as Deidre Costello)
- Jackie Shinn - Gatekeeper
- Christine Francis - Careers Officer
- Rita May - Receptionist
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