Experience Preferred... But Not Essential
Synopsis
A shy, introverted young girl takes a summer job at a seaside resort in Wales, where she finds the staff, the owners and patrons unlike anyone she has ever met before.
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Elizabeth Edmonds
Annie
Sue Wallace
Mavis
Geraldine Griffiths
Doreen
Karen Meagher
Paula
Maggie Wilkinson
Arlene
Ron Bain
Mike
Alun Lewis
Hywel
Robert Blythe
Ivan
Roy Heather
Wally
Peter Doran
Dai
Arwen Holm
Helen
Sion Tudor Owen
Nin
Robert Gwilym
Gareth
Mostyn Evans
Now
Margo Jenkins
Mrs Howard
Gerry Brooks
M.C.
Paul Haley
Mr. Howard
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$822
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Duffell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Rosenthal, June Roberts
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Experience Preferred... But Not Essential
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $822
- Production Studios
- Goldcrest Films International, Enigma Productions, Channel Four Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Duffell
Jack Rosenthal, June Roberts
Rachel Portman
John Shirley
Chris Griffin, David Puttnam
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Duffell
Director
John Shirley
Editor
Chris Griffin
Producer
June Roberts
Writer
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Tudor George
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Experience Preferred... But Not Essential about?
A shy, introverted young girl takes a summer job at a seaside resort in Wales, where she finds the staff, the owners and patrons unlike anyone she has ever met before.
Who directed Experience Preferred... But Not Essential?
Experience Preferred... But Not Essential was directed by Peter Duffell.
Who stars in Experience Preferred... But Not Essential?
The principal cast of Experience Preferred... But Not Essential includes Elizabeth Edmonds, Sue Wallace, Geraldine Griffiths, Karen Meagher, Maggie Wilkinson.
When was Experience Preferred... But Not Essential released and how long is it?
Experience Preferred... But Not Essential was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
How much did Experience Preferred... But Not Essential make at the box office?
Experience Preferred... But Not Essential grossed $822 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Experience Preferred... But Not Essential?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Experience Preferred... But Not Essential was composed by Rachel Portman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Experience Preferred... But Not Essential?
Experience Preferred... But Not Essential holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).