My Summer With Des
“Its Coming Home”
Synopsis
Romantic comedy set during the European football championships in 1996, where football fan Martin finds his life is going from bad to worse after losing his job and splitting up with his girlfriend. However, as the football tournament progresses his luck begins to turn, firstly because of England's successes on the pitch, and secondly because of his encounter with a mysterious woman.
Top Cast
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Neil Morrissey
Martin
Rachel Weisz
Rosie
John Gordon Sinclair
Cameron
Arabella Weir
Graeme Garden
Des Lynam
Himself
Tilly Blackwood
David Seaman
Himself
Tony Selby
Barman
Chloe Treend
Party Guest
Serge Feuillard
French Waiter
Rob Walters
French Waiter
Janek Lesniak
Dutchman
Ralph Van Dijk
Dutchman
Ned Sherrin
Neighbour
Jean Ainslie
Neighbour
Coral Lorne
Neighbour
Anita Pashley
Rose Seller
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Smith
- Original Score
- Jim Parker
- Original Title
- My Summer With Des
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Curtis
Arthur Smith
Jim Parker
Graham Frake
Philip Kloss
Joy Spink, Jane Tranter
Department Leadership Roster
Joy Spink
Producer
Jim Parker
Original Music Composer
Graham Frake
Director of Photography
Philip Kloss
Editor
Donal Woods
Production Design
Ralph Wheeler-Holes
Costume Design
Simon Curtis
Director
Arthur Smith
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Summer With Des
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What is My Summer With Des about?
Romantic comedy set during the European football championships in 1996, where football fan Martin finds his life is going from bad to worse after losing his job and splitting up with his girlfriend. However, as the football tournament progresses his luck begins to turn, firstly because of England's successes on the pitch, and secondly because of his encounter with a mysterious woman.
Who directed My Summer With Des?
My Summer With Des was directed by Simon Curtis.
Who stars in My Summer With Des?
The principal cast of My Summer With Des includes Neil Morrissey, Rachel Weisz, John Gordon Sinclair, Arabella Weir, Graeme Garden.
When was My Summer With Des released and how long is it?
My Summer With Des was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for My Summer With Des?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Summer With Des was composed by Jim Parker.