A Simple Man
Synopsis
L. S. Lowry, one of the most celebrated English painters from the mid 20th century, liked to call himself just a "simple man". But was he?
Top Cast
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L.S. Lowry
Moira Shearer
Mother
Albert Finney
Self - Introduction
Marcello Angelini
Father going home
Daniela Buson
Tennis player
Graciela Kaplan
Ann
Tanya Devonshire-Jones
Girl in red 1
Judy Holme
Girl in red 2
Robert Clarke
Man in a Trilby hat
Victoria Westall
Wife
Duncan de Gruchy
Balloon seller 1
Jeremy Kerridge
Balloon seller 2
Jayne Regan
Nymphette 1
Marina Stevenson
Nymphette 2
Cathy Martin
Corps de Ballet
Elaine Mayson
Corps de Ballet
Alexander Money-Kyrle
Corps de Ballet
Antony Harith
Corps de Ballet
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillian Lynne
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- A Simple Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC, City of Salford, BBC North West, Northern Ballet Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillian Lynne
Carl Davis
George Tidmarsh
Ian Squires
Department Leadership Roster
Gillian Lynne
Director
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Dave Jervis
Visual Effects Supervisor
George Tidmarsh
Editor
David Wilson
Production Design
Ian Squires
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Simple Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Simple Man about?
L. S. Lowry, one of the most celebrated English painters from the mid 20th century, liked to call himself just a "simple man". But was he?
Who directed A Simple Man?
A Simple Man was directed by Gillian Lynne.
Who stars in A Simple Man?
The principal cast of A Simple Man includes Christopher Gable, Moira Shearer, Albert Finney, Marcello Angelini, Daniela Buson.
When was A Simple Man released and how long is it?
A Simple Man was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for A Simple Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Simple Man was composed by Carl Davis.