The History of Mr Polly
“Fate Can Give You a Second Chance”
Synopsis
When Alfred Polly fails to find fulfilment as a shop keeper, he leaves his wife and sets out on the open road to see where freedom leads.
Top Cast
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Lee Evans
Alfred Polly
Anne-Marie Duff
Miriam Larkins
Richard Coyle
Jim
Richard Elfyn
William Polly
Paul Bown
Teacher
Jordan El-Balawi
Young Polly
Julie Graham
Nancy Potter
Roger Lloyd Pack
Mr Johnston
Selina Cadell
John Warnaby
Chrissie Cotterill
Monica Dolan
Rebecca O'Mara
Stan Stennett
Jason Watkins
Trevor Cooper
Adrian Scarborough
Georgia King
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Original Title
- The History of Mr Polly
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- ITV, Granada Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillies MacKinnon
Scott Thomas
Katherine Lannon
Department Leadership Roster
Katherine Lannon
Producer
Gillies MacKinnon
Director
Scott Thomas
Editor
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What is The History of Mr Polly about?
When Alfred Polly fails to find fulfilment as a shop keeper, he leaves his wife and sets out on the open road to see where freedom leads.
Who directed The History of Mr Polly?
The History of Mr Polly was directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
Who stars in The History of Mr Polly?
The principal cast of The History of Mr Polly includes Lee Evans, Anne-Marie Duff, Richard Coyle, Richard Elfyn, Paul Bown.
When was The History of Mr Polly released and how long is it?
The History of Mr Polly was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.