Business as Usual
Synopsis
After seeing her husband fail in fighting a battle to keep his factory open, a manageress loses her job in a disagreement with the manager over sexual harassment of her staff. She accepts the advice of her father and joins his son, a left-wing organizer, and takes her plight to the union.
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Business As Usual trailer (Cannon Films)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-14
Top Cast
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Glenda Jackson
Babs Flynn
John Thaw
Kieran Flynn
Cathy Tyson
Josie Patterson
Mark McGann
Stevie Flynn
Eamon Boland
Mr. Barry
James Hazeldine
Mark
Buki Armstrong
Paula Douglas
Stephen McGann
Terry Flynn
Philip Foster
Tim Flynn
Natalie Duffy
Rosa
Jack Carr
Brian Lewis
Mel Martin
Joan Sankey
Michelle Byatt
Jude
Robert Keegan
Doug
Craig Charles
Eddie
Christine Moore
Mrs. Rummage
Stephen Dillane
Mr. Dunlop (as Stephen Dillon)
Lucy Sheen
Rowena Freeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lezli-An Barrett
- Screenplay & Story
- Lezli-An Barrett
- Original Score
- Paul Weller
- Original Title
- Business as Usual
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- London-Cannon Films, Channel Four Films, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lezli-An Barrett
Lezli-An Barrett
Paul Weller
Ernest Vincze
Henry Richardson
Sara Geater, Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Lezli-An Barrett
Director
Hildegard Bechtler
Production Design
Ernest Vincze
Director of Photography
Monica Howe
Costume Design
Sara Geater
Producer
Lezli-An Barrett
Writer
Henry Richardson
Editor
Paul Weller
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Business as Usual
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What is Business as Usual about?
After seeing her husband fail in fighting a battle to keep his factory open, a manageress loses her job in a disagreement with the manager over sexual harassment of her staff. She accepts the advice of her father and joins his son, a left-wing organizer, and takes her plight to the union.
Who directed Business as Usual?
Business as Usual was directed by Lezli-An Barrett.
Who stars in Business as Usual?
The principal cast of Business as Usual includes Glenda Jackson, John Thaw, Cathy Tyson, Mark McGann, Eamon Boland.
When was Business as Usual released and how long is it?
Business as Usual was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Business as Usual?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Business as Usual was composed by Paul Weller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Business as Usual?
Business as Usual holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).