Business as Usual (film)
| Business as Usual | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Lezli-An Barrett |
| Produced by |
Sara Geater Colin McKeown |
| Written by | Lezli-An Barrett |
| Starring |
Glenda Jackson John Thaw Cathy Tyson |
| Music by | The Style Council |
| Cinematography | Ernest Vincze |
| Edited by | Henry Richardson |
| Distributed by | Cannon Film Distributors (USA) |
Release dates | 1987 |
Running time | 89 mins. |
| Country |
United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
Business as Usual is a 1987 drama film written and directed by Lezli-An Barrett. It stars Glenda Jackson and John Thaw.
Plot
Babs Flynn (Jackson) is the manager of a Liverpool boutique. When she accuses the regional manager of sexual harassment she is sacked. She mounts a public campaign to get her job back. The film was met with positive reviews. It starred a young Craig Charles as Cathy Tysons love interest and they were a couple at the time. It was based on a real case at a chain of boutiques called Lady at Lord John.[1][2]
Cast
- Glenda Jackson as Babs Flynn
- John Thaw as Kieran Flynn
- Cathy Tyson as Josie Patterson
- Eamon Boland as Mr. Barry
- James Hazeldine as Mark
- Stephen McGann as Terry Flynn
- Mark McGann as Stevie Flynn
Awards
Business as Usual won the Grand Prix at the 1988 Créteil International Women's Film Festival.[3]
References
- ↑ Erickson, Hal. "Plot Synopsis". Allmovie. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
- ↑ "Business As Usual Movie Review". Time Out. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
- ↑ "Awards for Business as Usual". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-01-25.