The Supergrass
“Dennis makes me wanna kill myself, but I'm scared I'll burn in hell if I do ~Harvey”
Synopsis
While taking a holiday in the country with his mother, Dennis hits on a scheme to impress a girl so that she'll go away on a trip with him as his girlfriend. Although he fails to gain any interest from the girl, the police take a great interest in his story. From this point on, Dennis digs a deeper hole for himself at every turn
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Top Cast
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Adrian Edmondson
Dennis Carter
Jennifer Saunders
Lesley Reynolds
Peter Richardson
Harvey Duncan
Robbie Coltrane
Det. Sgt. Troy
Nigel Planer
Gunter
Keith Allen
Wong
Dawn French
Andrea
Daniel Peacock
Jim Jarvis
Ronald Allen
Commander Robertson
Alexei Sayle
Motorbike Cop
Michael Elphick
Constable Collins
Patrick Durkin
Constable Franks
Marika Rivera
B&B Lady
Rita Treisman
Mrs Carter
Lanah P
Lana
Neil Cunningham
Hotel Waiter
David Beard
DJ
Kevin Allen
Shop Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Richardson, Pete Richens
- Original Score
- Keith Tippett
- Original Title
- The Supergrass
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- 14 Old Bond Street Leasing, Comic Strip Production, Michael White Productions, Film Four International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Richardson
Peter Richardson, Pete Richens
Keith Tippett
John Metcalfe
Elaine Taylor, Michael White, Simon Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Richardson
Director
Peter Richardson
Writer
Pete Richens
Writer
Elaine Taylor
Producer
Simon Wright
Producer
Keith Tippett
Original Music Composer
John Metcalfe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Supergrass
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What is The Supergrass about?
While taking a holiday in the country with his mother, Dennis hits on a scheme to impress a girl so that she'll go away on a trip with him as his girlfriend. Although he fails to gain any interest from the girl, the police take a great interest in his story. From this point on, Dennis digs a deeper hole for himself at every turn
Who directed The Supergrass?
The Supergrass was directed by Peter Richardson.
Who stars in The Supergrass?
The principal cast of The Supergrass includes Adrian Edmondson, Jennifer Saunders, Peter Richardson, Robbie Coltrane, Nigel Planer.
When was The Supergrass released and how long is it?
The Supergrass was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Supergrass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Supergrass was composed by Keith Tippett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Supergrass?
The Supergrass holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).