Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?
“In 1977, disco wasn't the only magic in town.”
Synopsis
It's 1976, and Vinny is a confused teenager who can't decide whether he is a disco king or a proto punk rocker.
Top Cast
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Tom Courtenay
Harold Smith
Michael Legge
Vincent Smith
Laura Fraser
Joanna Robinson
Lulu
Irene Smith
Stephen Fry
Dr. Peter Robinson
Charlotte Roberts
Lucy Robinson
Amanda Root
Margaret Robinson
David Thewlis
Nesbit
Charlie Hunnam
Daz
James Corden
Walter
Jonah Russell
Policeman
Rosemary Leach
Harold's Mother
Mark Williams
Roland Thornton
Jeremy Child
Doctor Bannister
Richenda Carey
Mary Blackcottage
Uri Geller
Himself
Matthew Rhys
Ray Smith
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 8, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hewitt
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Steiner
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- West Eleven Films, October Films, Arts Council of England, Intermedia Films, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hewitt
Ben Steiner
Harry Gregson-Williams
David Tattersall
Martin Walsh
David Brown, Ruth Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Ben Steiner
Writer
David Brown
Producer
Ruth Jackson
Producer
Peter Hewitt
Director
David Tattersall
Director of Photography
Martin Walsh
Editor
Gemma Jackson
Production Design
Marie France
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?
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What is Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? about?
It's 1976, and Vinny is a confused teenager who can't decide whether he is a disco king or a proto punk rocker.
Who directed Whatever Happened to Harold Smith??
Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? was directed by Peter Hewitt.
Who stars in Whatever Happened to Harold Smith??
The principal cast of Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? includes Tom Courtenay, Michael Legge, Laura Fraser, Lulu, Stephen Fry.
When was Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? released and how long is it?
Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Whatever Happened to Harold Smith??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whatever Happened to Harold Smith??
Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).