Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Synopsis
Though Dek leads a simple and happy life with his girlfriend Shirley and her 12-year-old daughter Marlene, his grand, televised marriage proposal puts his devotion to the test—especially as Marlene's long-absent biological father, Jimmy, looms in the background.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Once Upon A Time in the Midlands (2002) | Trailer | Film4Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-07
Top Cast
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Robert Carlyle
Jimmy
Rhys Ifans
Dek
Shirley Henderson
Shirley
Kathy Burke
Carol
Ricky Tomlinson
Charlie
Finn Atkins
Marlene
James Cosmo
Billy
David McKay
Dougy
Anthony Strachan
Jumbo
Andrew Shim
Donut
Kelly Thresher
Donna
Eliot Otis Brown Walters
Lake
Ryan Bruce
Emerson
Vic Reeves
Clown
Bob Mortimer
Clown
Vanessa Feltz
Herself
Ladene Hall
Bingo Woman
Shane Meadows
Bingo Caller
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 29, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shane Meadows
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Meadows, Paul Fraser
- Original Score
- John Lunn
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Senator Film, EM Media, Big Arty Productions, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shane Meadows
Shane Meadows, Paul Fraser
John Lunn
Brian Tufano
Peter Beston, Trevor Waite
Hanno Huth, Paul Webster, Paul Trijbits, Andrea Calderwood
Department Leadership Roster
Shane Meadows
Writer
Shane Meadows
Director
Paul Fraser
Writer
John Lunn
Original Music Composer
Crispian Sallis
Production Design
Robin Fraser-Paye
Costume Design
Andrea Calderwood
Producer
Peter Beston
Editor
Trevor Waite
Editor
Brian Tufano
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
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What is Once Upon a Time in the Midlands about?
Though Dek leads a simple and happy life with his girlfriend Shirley and her 12-year-old daughter Marlene, his grand, televised marriage proposal puts his devotion to the test—especially as Marlene's long-absent biological father, Jimmy, looms in the background.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands was directed by Shane Meadows.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in the Midlands includes Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson, Kathy Burke, Ricky Tomlinson.
When was Once Upon a Time in the Midlands released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in the Midlands was composed by John Lunn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in the Midlands?
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).