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5.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19881h 12mUnited Kingdom

Girl from the South

Synopsis

ANNE is the daughter of well-to-do parents in the South of England.One morning, bored with Granny's attempts to entertain her, she leaves the safety of the rich suburbs and sets out towards 'the poorer part of town' determined to meet her own real-life, tall dark stranger. Walking up a street of back-to-back houses – and still in her daydream – ANNE bumps into an old woman sending her shopping flying. A lucky accident as the old woman's grandson, RALPH, turns out to be exactly the boy she is looking for... well, nearly – he does have a strange penchant for art galleries and Elgar. But ANNE doesn't only fall in love. Discovering that not everyone is as rich as her, she determines to balance things out by persuading RALPH to take part in an unusual form of burglary. She assures him that if things go wrong, she will own up and say it was her fault. "They'll never believe you!" says Ralph. And they don't.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Woolley
Original Title
Girl from the South
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 12m

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Frequently Asked Questions About Girl from the South

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Girl from the South about?

ANNE is the daughter of well-to-do parents in the South of England.One morning, bored with Granny's attempts to entertain her, she leaves the safety of the rich suburbs and sets out towards 'the poorer part of town' determined to meet her own real-life, tall dark stranger. Walking up a street of back-to-back houses – and still in her daydream – ANNE bumps into an old woman sending her shopping flying. A lucky accident as the old woman's grandson, RALPH, turns out to be exactly the boy she is looking for... well, nearly – he does have a strange penchant for art galleries and Elgar. But ANNE doesn't only fall in love. Discovering that not everyone is as rich as her, she determines to balance things out by persuading RALPH to take part in an unusual form of burglary. She assures him that if things go wrong, she will own up and say it was her fault. "They'll never believe you!" says Ralph. And they don't.

Who directed Girl from the South?

Girl from the South was directed by Richard Woolley.

Who stars in Girl from the South?

The principal cast of Girl from the South includes Michelle Mulvaney, Mark Crowshaw, Rosamund Greenwood, Daphne Oxenford, Alan Thompson.

When was Girl from the South released and how long is it?

Girl from the South was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.