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Based on Jack Rosenthal's childhood memories, Michael Apted's film, set in the summer of 1948, stars John Albasiny as Alan, 14, who has just three wishes - that there will be lasting peace, that England will win the Ashes and that he will finally kiss classmate Ann. So when he's cast opposite her in a play that requires a kiss and England seem to be doing well in the cricket, life couldn't be better.

Keywords:

Drama, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1982) (Made for TV) (UK) (4 Star)

Cast:

John Albasiny	.... Alan
Abigail Cruttenden	.... Ann
Maurice Dee	.... Geoffrey
Alison Steadman	.... Miss Land
Mark Brailsford	.... Abbo
Christopher Karallis	.... Shaz

Supporting Cast:

Frances Ruffelle	.... Eunice
Robert Urquhart	.... Headmaster
Garry Cooper	.... Tommy
Maurice O'Connell	.... Gym Teacher
Tim Seeley	.... French Master
Richard Carey	.... Botany Teacher
Peter Dean	.... Police Officer
Dave Atkins	.... Fish Shop Owner
Eric Richard	.... Road Worker

Directors:

Michael Apted

Writers:

Jack Rosenthal