Wide-Eyed and Legless
Synopsis
Diana and Deric have an ideal marriage: they thrive in each other's company, they're funny, and they enjoy their two grown children and Deric's dotty mother; the trouble is, Diana can no longer walk and her malady defies medical diagnosis. To care for Diana, Deric is letting his business slide, but at a civic luncheon, he is seated next to Aileen Armitage, a novelist who is blind. They have a nice time, and on the sly, Diana contacts Aileen to made an odd request. Diana's declining health and her resolve bring this triangle of unlikely friends to a surprising place.
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Julie Walters
Diana Longden
Jim Broadbent
Deric Longden
Thora Hird
Deric's Mother
Sian Thomas
Aileen Armitage
Andrew Lancel
Nick Longden
Moya Brady
Sheila
Anastasia Mulrooney
Sally Longden
Angela Walsh
Karen
Ann Rye
Joan
Francesca Cox
Minnie Bonsall
Andrew Nicholson
Gerald
Peter Whitfield
Fred
Joanna McCallum
Dr Roper
Martin Wenner
Young Doctor
Candida Rundle
Nurse
Dinah Handley
Hospital Receptionist
Adrian Schiller
Doctor
Viv Warentz
Ward Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Loncraine
- Screenplay & Story
- Deric Longden, Jack Rosenthal
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- Wide-Eyed and Legless
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Loncraine
Deric Longden, Jack Rosenthal
Colin Towns
Richard Broke, Margaret Matheson, David Lascelles
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Rosenthal
Writer
Richard Loncraine
Director
David Lascelles
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Wide-Eyed and Legless about?
Diana and Deric have an ideal marriage: they thrive in each other's company, they're funny, and they enjoy their two grown children and Deric's dotty mother; the trouble is, Diana can no longer walk and her malady defies medical diagnosis. To care for Diana, Deric is letting his business slide, but at a civic luncheon, he is seated next to Aileen Armitage, a novelist who is blind. They have a nice time, and on the sly, Diana contacts Aileen to made an odd request. Diana's declining health and her resolve bring this triangle of unlikely friends to a surprising place.
Who directed Wide-Eyed and Legless?
Wide-Eyed and Legless was directed by Richard Loncraine.
Who stars in Wide-Eyed and Legless?
The principal cast of Wide-Eyed and Legless includes Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Thora Hird, Sian Thomas, Andrew Lancel.
When was Wide-Eyed and Legless released and how long is it?
Wide-Eyed and Legless was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Wide-Eyed and Legless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wide-Eyed and Legless was composed by Colin Towns.
Is Wide-Eyed and Legless based on a book or true story?
Wide-Eyed and Legless is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Deric Longden".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wide-Eyed and Legless?
Wide-Eyed and Legless holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).