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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002)

R · 2002-09-06 · 1h 44m · EN
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Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.

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Shane MeadowsDirector, WriterPaul FraserWriter

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Robert CarlyleRobert CarlyleJimmyRhys IfansRhys IfansDekShirley HendersonShirley HendersonShirleyKathy BurkeKathy BurkeCarolRicky TomlinsonRicky TomlinsonCharlieFinn AtkinsFinn AtkinsMarleneJames CosmoJames CosmoBillyDavid McKayDavid McKayDougyAnthony StrachanAnthony StrachanJumboAndrew ShimAndrew ShimDonutKelly ThresherKelly ThresherDonnaEliot Otis Brown WaltersEliot Otis Brown WaltersLake

Keywords

LoveSingerAspiring singerIndependent film

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Genre affinityAction · Comedy · DramaTheme affinityLove · Singer · Aspiring SingerMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingActionEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands about?

Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.

How long is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands has a runtime of 104 minutes.

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