Save the Cinema
“A future worth fighting for.”
Synopsis
The true story of Liz Evans, a hairdresser and leader of a youth theatre in Carmarthen, Wales, who began a campaign in 1993 to save the Lyric theatre from closure. Alongside then Mayor of Carmarthen Richard Goodridge, they enlisted the help of Steven Spielberg, securing a special premiere of Jurassic Park.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-06
Top Cast
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Samantha Morton
Liz Evans
Tom Felton
Richard Goodridge
Jonathan Pryce
Mr. Morgan
Owain Yeoman
David Evans
Susan Wokoma
Dolly
Jason Hughes
Aled
Rhod Gilbert
Mr. Powell
Thaer Al-Shayei
Mr. Hopkins
Joe Hurst
Huw Evans
Wynne Evans
Singer in Cinema (uncredited)
Erin Richards
Susan
Owen Teale
Darek
Adeel Akhtar
Tom
Keith Allen
Superintendent Roberts
Colm Meaney
Martyn
Beatie Edney
Mrs. Griffiths (Beehive Woman)
Angharad Roche
Mrs. Jones
Sue Roderick
Mrs. Davis
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sara Sugarman
- Screenplay & Story
- Piers Ashworth
- Original Title
- Save the Cinema
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Sky Cinema, FAE Film and Television, Head Gear Films, Kreo Films, Metrol Technology, Future Artists Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sara Sugarman
Piers Ashworth, Lorraine King
Hamish Doyne-Ditmas, Matt Poynter
John Wilson
Julia Stuart, Peter Hampden, Sarah Wright, Martin Owen, Bizzy Day
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Thompson
Costume Design
Jonathan Houlding
Production Design
Pauline Burt
Producer
John Wilson
Editor
Sara Sugarman
Director
Matt Williams
Producer
Piers Ashworth
Screenplay
Karl Hall
Producer
Piers Tempest
Producer
Hamish Doyne-Ditmas
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Save the Cinema
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What is Save the Cinema about?
The true story of Liz Evans, a hairdresser and leader of a youth theatre in Carmarthen, Wales, who began a campaign in 1993 to save the Lyric theatre from closure. Alongside then Mayor of Carmarthen Richard Goodridge, they enlisted the help of Steven Spielberg, securing a special premiere of Jurassic Park.
Who directed Save the Cinema?
Save the Cinema was directed by Sara Sugarman.
Who stars in Save the Cinema?
The principal cast of Save the Cinema includes Samantha Morton, Tom Felton, Jonathan Pryce, Owain Yeoman, Susan Wokoma.
When was Save the Cinema released and how long is it?
Save the Cinema was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Save the Cinema?
Save the Cinema holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).