Heartlands
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Synopsis
Gentle Colin 'Col' Lawes happily lead a quiet life, running a news agency with his soiled-rotten wife Sandra and playing competition darts in the Atletic Arms team. Colin catches her committing adultery with team captain Geoff, a cop, who pretends Colin abused her. Col is thrown off the team just after it qualified for the league finals in Blackpool. He decides to travel there alone, hoping to win her back.
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Heartlands Movie
Type: Clip • Published 2008-08-19
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Michael Sheen
Colin
Mark Addy
Ron
Eric Bristow
The Crafty Cockney
Russ Bray
Darts Announcer
Jim Carter
Geoff
Celia Imrie
Sonja
Mark Strong
Ian
Phillipa Peak
Sarah
Jane Robbins
Sandra
Ruth Jones
Mandy
Paul Shane
Zippy
Alan Williams
Deno
James Corden
Shady
Joe Dempsie
Craig
Rupert Procter
Trevor
Rob Jarvis
Bob Derby
Bill Rodgers
Dennis
Kate Rusby
Herself
Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damien O'Donnell
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Fraser, Richard Jobson, Andrew Keyte
- Original Score
- John McCusker, Kate Rusby
- Original Title
- Heartlands
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- DNA Films, Miramax, Revolution Films, Vestry Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damien O'Donnell
Paul Fraser, Richard Jobson, Andrew Keyte
John McCusker, Kate Rusby
Alwin H. Küchler
Frances Parker
Gina Carter, Andrew Eaton, Richard Jobson, Duncan Kenworthy, Andrew Macdonald
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Fraser
Writer
Gina Carter
Producer
Richard Jobson
Producer
John McCusker
Original Music Composer
Kate Rusby
Original Music Composer
Alwin H. Küchler
Director of Photography
Frances Parker
Editor
Damien O'Donnell
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartlands
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What is Heartlands about?
Gentle Colin 'Col' Lawes happily lead a quiet life, running a news agency with his soiled-rotten wife Sandra and playing competition darts in the Atletic Arms team. Colin catches her committing adultery with team captain Geoff, a cop, who pretends Colin abused her. Col is thrown off the team just after it qualified for the league finals in Blackpool. He decides to travel there alone, hoping to win her back.
Who directed Heartlands?
Heartlands was directed by Damien O'Donnell.
Who stars in Heartlands?
The principal cast of Heartlands includes Michael Sheen, Mark Addy, Eric Bristow, Russ Bray, Jim Carter.
When was Heartlands released and how long is it?
Heartlands was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Heartlands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heartlands was composed by John McCusker, Kate Rusby.