Last Orders
Synopsis
Jack Dodd was a London butcher who enjoyed a pint with his mates for over 50 years. When he died, he died as he lived, with a smile on his face watching a horse race on which he had bet, with borrowed money. But before he died he had a final request, 'Last Orders', that his ashes be scattered in the sea at Margate. The movie follows his mates, Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince as they journey to the sea with the ashes. Along the way, the threads of their lives, their loves and their disappointments are woven together in their memories of Jack and his wife Amy
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Last Orders Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-17
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Jack
Tom Courtenay
Vic
David Hemmings
Lenny
Bob Hoskins
Ray
Helen Mirren
Amy
Ray Winstone
Vince
JJ Feild
Young Jack
Cameron Fitch
Young Vic
Nolan Hemmings
Young Lenny
Anatol Yusef
Young Ray
Kelly Reilly
Young Amy
Stephen McCole
Young Vince
George Innes
Bernie
Laura Morelli
June
Sally Hurst
Mandy
Denise Black
Carol
Sue James
Pam
Meg Wynn Owen
Joan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Warsaw Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 10, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Schepisi
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Schepisi
- Original Score
- Paul Grabowsky
- Original Title
- Last Orders
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- winchester films, Future Films, MBP, Scala Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Schepisi
Fred Schepisi, Graham Swift
Paul Grabowsky
Brian Tufano
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Schepisi
Director
Brian Tufano
Director of Photography
Jill Taylor
Costume Design
Paul Grabowsky
Original Music Composer
Tim Harvey
Production Design
Fred Schepisi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Orders
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What is Last Orders about?
Jack Dodd was a London butcher who enjoyed a pint with his mates for over 50 years. When he died, he died as he lived, with a smile on his face watching a horse race on which he had bet, with borrowed money. But before he died he had a final request, 'Last Orders', that his ashes be scattered in the sea at Margate. The movie follows his mates, Ray, Lenny and Vic and his foster son Vince as they journey to the sea with the ashes. Along the way, the threads of their lives, their loves and their disappointments are woven together in their memories of Jack and his wife Amy
Who directed Last Orders?
Last Orders was directed by Fred Schepisi.
Who stars in Last Orders?
The principal cast of Last Orders includes Michael Caine, Tom Courtenay, David Hemmings, Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren.
When was Last Orders released and how long is it?
Last Orders was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Last Orders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Orders was composed by Paul Grabowsky.
Is Last Orders based on a book or true story?
Last Orders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Swift".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Last Orders?
Last Orders holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).