Hobson's Choice
Synopsis
Maggie Hobson (Patricia Routledge) decides to marry Willie Mossop (Michael Caine), the gifted but underpaid bootmaker in her father's shop. Despite Willie's objections, they marry and set up for themselves and, within just one year, take almost all of Henry Hobson's trade. Hobson (John Barrie), a heavy drinker, is told by his doctor that one of his daughters must return home to look after him but they all refuse apart from Maggie who, seeing her chance, agrees to help but on one condition: Willie is to take over the business, with Hobson relegated to the position of a sleeping partner with no say in the running of the shop.
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John Barrie
Henry Hobson
Patricia Routledge
Maggie Hobson
Michael Caine
Willie Mossop
Christine Hargreaves
Alice Hobson
June Barrie
Vicky Hobson
Graham Rigby
Jim Heeler
Jane Eccles
Mrs Hepworth
Cameron Hall
Tubby Wadlow
Ron Falk
Freddy Beenstock
Louise Jervis
Ada Figgins
James Falkland
Albert Prosser
John Laurie
Dr. MacFarlane
Chris Peters
Shop Assistant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Latham
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Brighouse
- Original Title
- Hobson's Choice
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Latham
Harold Brighouse
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Stonehouse
Production Design
Stuart Latham
Director
Harold Brighouse
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hobson's Choice
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What is Hobson's Choice about?
Maggie Hobson (Patricia Routledge) decides to marry Willie Mossop (Michael Caine), the gifted but underpaid bootmaker in her father's shop. Despite Willie's objections, they marry and set up for themselves and, within just one year, take almost all of Henry Hobson's trade. Hobson (John Barrie), a heavy drinker, is told by his doctor that one of his daughters must return home to look after him but they all refuse apart from Maggie who, seeing her chance, agrees to help but on one condition: Willie is to take over the business, with Hobson relegated to the position of a sleeping partner with no say in the running of the shop.
Who directed Hobson's Choice?
Hobson's Choice was directed by Stuart Latham.
Who stars in Hobson's Choice?
The principal cast of Hobson's Choice includes John Barrie, Patricia Routledge, Michael Caine, Christine Hargreaves, June Barrie.
When was Hobson's Choice released and how long is it?
Hobson's Choice was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.