Self Catering
Synopsis
Alan Bleasdale's star-studded comedy/drama about the lives of five plane crash survivors stranded together on a deserted island. Starring Jane Horrocks, John Gordon Sinclair, Jennifer Ehle, Noreen Kershaw and Andrew Schofield. When a plane crashes, five very different survivors find themselves trapped together on an apparently deserted, idyllic island. Everyone else has been killed except for the five survivors that emerge from the wreckage, one unconscious. One of these people, a dedicated film-lover, makes light of their perilous situation by comparing it to countless movie plots. This leads the survivors to start their lives afresh, taking on the names and personalities of famous movie stars to cope in their interactions with each other, which leads to many hilarious and erotic encounters.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Lefevre
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Cullen
- Original Title
- Self Catering
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Lefevre
Andrew Cullen
Arthur Smith
Alan Bleasdale
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Lefevre
Director
Arthur Smith
Director of Photography
Andrew Cullen
Writer
Alan Bleasdale
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Self Catering about?
Alan Bleasdale's star-studded comedy/drama about the lives of five plane crash survivors stranded together on a deserted island. Starring Jane Horrocks, John Gordon Sinclair, Jennifer Ehle, Noreen Kershaw and Andrew Schofield. When a plane crashes, five very different survivors find themselves trapped together on an apparently deserted, idyllic island. Everyone else has been killed except for the five survivors that emerge from the wreckage, one unconscious. One of these people, a dedicated film-lover, makes light of their perilous situation by comparing it to countless movie plots. This leads the survivors to start their lives afresh, taking on the names and personalities of famous movie stars to cope in their interactions with each other, which leads to many hilarious and erotic encounters.
Who directed Self Catering?
Self Catering was directed by Robin Lefevre.
Who stars in Self Catering?
The principal cast of Self Catering includes Jane Horrocks, John Gordon Sinclair, Noreen Kershaw, Andrew Schofield, Jennifer Ehle.
When was Self Catering released and how long is it?
Self Catering was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Self Catering?
Self Catering holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).