Bodywork
Synopsis
Virgil Guppy buys a sleek-looking used Jaguar, but the car turns out to be a lemon. Unfortunately, that's just the start of his problems; a dead prostitute is discovered in the trunk, and Virgil is accused of her murder. Aided by a dysfunctional family of thieves, unorthodox police procedure and some clever body work of his own, he sets out to clear his name.
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Hans Matheson
Virgil Guppy
Charlotte Coleman
Tiffany Shades
Beth Winslet
Fiona Money
Lynda Bellingham
Poppy Fields
Clive Russell
Billy Hunch
Peter Ferdinando
Alex Gordon
Michael Attwell
David Leer
Peter Moreton
Buddy Leer
Jeremy Clyde
Boss
Velibor Topic
Rudi Scott
Frank Mills
Sydney Greengrass
Jordan Maxwell
Dolittle Shades
Grahame Fox
Danny Sparks
Rachel De Thame
Pamela Anwar (as Rachel Colover)
Wendy Cooper
Prostitute
Willie Ross
Homeless Man
Roger Brierley
Judge
Wayne Norman
Ratso
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gareth Rhys Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Gareth Rhys Jones
- Original Title
- Bodywork
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- J&M Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gareth Rhys Jones
Gareth Rhys Jones
Susan Spivey
Richard McGill
Department Leadership Roster
Gareth Rhys Jones
Director
Gareth Rhys Jones
Writer
Richard McGill
Producer
Jeremy Bear
Production Design
Susan Spivey
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bodywork
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bodywork about?
Virgil Guppy buys a sleek-looking used Jaguar, but the car turns out to be a lemon. Unfortunately, that's just the start of his problems; a dead prostitute is discovered in the trunk, and Virgil is accused of her murder. Aided by a dysfunctional family of thieves, unorthodox police procedure and some clever body work of his own, he sets out to clear his name.
Who directed Bodywork?
Bodywork was directed by Gareth Rhys Jones.
Who stars in Bodywork?
The principal cast of Bodywork includes Hans Matheson, Charlotte Coleman, Beth Winslet, Lynda Bellingham, Clive Russell.
When was Bodywork released and how long is it?
Bodywork was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.