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From Peter Cattaneo comes this prison-based comedy drama. James Nesbitt plays an inept robber determined to escape under the cover of mounting governor Christopher Plummer's self-penned musical based on the life of Nelson. Even within the prison walls, there's a chance for romance with visiting psychiatrist Olivia Williams but will he, together with Bill Nighy, Lennie James and Timothy Spall, be able to join her on the outside?

Keywords:

Comedy, Crime, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Movie, Film, RomCom, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(2001) (UK / Germany) (3 Star)

Cast:

James Nesbitt	.... James 'Jimmy' Hands
Olivia Williams	.... Annabel Sweep
Timothy Spall	.... Cliff Gumbell
Bill Nighy	.... Roger 'Rog' Chamberlain
Lennie James	.... Rudy 'Rud' Guscott
Ron Cook	.... Mr. Perry

Supporting Cast:

Frank Harper	.... John Toombes
Raymond Waring	.... Darren
Christopher Plummer	.... Graham Mortimer
Julian Barratt	.... Paul Dean
Peter Wight	.... Officer George Barratt
Celia Imrie	.... Amy Chamberlin
Peter McNamara	.... Ward
Andy Linden	.... Kenny
Ram John Holder	.... Old Billy Morris

Directors:

Peter Cattaneo

Writers:

Ronan Bennett
Stephen Fry