The Girl in the Café
Synopsis
Lawrence, an aging, lonely civil servant falls for Gina, an enigmatic young woman. When he takes her to the G8 Summit in Reykjavik, however, their bond is tested by Lawrence's professional obligations.
Top Cast
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Bill Nighy
Lawrence
Kelly Macdonald
Gina
Meneka Das
Sunita
Anton Lesser
George
Paul Ritter
Robert
Ken Stott
Chancellor
Penny Downie
Ruth
Damon Younger
Hotel Receptionist
Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
Assistant Receptionist
Marit Velle Kile
Waitress
Philippe De Grossouvre
French Delegate
Louisa Bojesen
CNBC Newscaster
Christian Rubeck
German Senior Advisor
Toshie Ogura
Japanese Delegate
Martin McDougall
American Senior Adviser
Corin Redgrave
Prime Minister
Wolf Kahler
Herr Gerhardt
Madeleine Potter
Secretary of the Treasure
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Curtis
- Original Score
- Nicholas Hooper
- Original Title
- The Girl in the Café
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- BBC Cymru Wales, HBO Films, Tightrope Pictures, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Yates
Richard Curtis, Emma Freud
Nicholas Hooper
Chris Seager
Mark Day
Paul Abbott, Hilary Bevan Jones, Richard Curtis, Julie Gardner, Robert Velo
Department Leadership Roster
David Yates
Director
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Candida Otton
Production Design
Mark Day
Editor
Richard Curtis
Screenplay
Nicholas Hooper
Original Music Composer
Jacky Levy
Costume Design
Hilary Bevan Jones
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl in the Café
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl in the Café about?
Lawrence, an aging, lonely civil servant falls for Gina, an enigmatic young woman. When he takes her to the G8 Summit in Reykjavik, however, their bond is tested by Lawrence's professional obligations.
Who directed The Girl in the Café?
The Girl in the Café was directed by David Yates.
Who stars in The Girl in the Café?
The principal cast of The Girl in the Café includes Bill Nighy, Kelly Macdonald, Meneka Das, Anton Lesser, Paul Ritter.
When was The Girl in the Café released and how long is it?
The Girl in the Café was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl in the Café?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl in the Café was composed by Nicholas Hooper.