Look Back in Anger
Synopsis
Jimmy is a self-loathing and frustrated musician who works at a candy shop. He takes out his rage on his long suffering wife and his business partner and best friend, who lives next door. Jimmy's marital problems come to a head when his wife discovers that she's pregnant and one of her friends, an actress, comes to stay with them. Based on the play, the story takes place in England in the 1950's.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsay Anderson, David Hugh Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- John Osborne
- Original Title
- Look Back in Anger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Kendon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsay Anderson, David Hugh Jones
John Osborne
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Lindsay Anderson
Director
John Osborne
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David Hugh Jones
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What is Look Back in Anger about?
Jimmy is a self-loathing and frustrated musician who works at a candy shop. He takes out his rage on his long suffering wife and his business partner and best friend, who lives next door. Jimmy's marital problems come to a head when his wife discovers that she's pregnant and one of her friends, an actress, comes to stay with them. Based on the play, the story takes place in England in the 1950's.
Who directed Look Back in Anger?
Look Back in Anger was directed by Lindsay Anderson, David Hugh Jones.
Who stars in Look Back in Anger?
The principal cast of Look Back in Anger includes Malcolm McDowell, Lisa Banes, Fran Brill, Robert Burr, Raymond Hardie.
When was Look Back in Anger released and how long is it?
Look Back in Anger was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.