Once Upon a Time in the Midlands Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Shane Meadows directed this film, which is the third and final chapter in his Nottingham Trilogy which also includes 1999's A Room for Romeo Brass and 1997's Twentyfourseven. Starring The Full Monty's Robert Carlyle, Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is a twist on the traditional Western film, transplanting the action to modern-day Nottingham, England. Jimmy (Carlyle) is a small-time criminal who comes back into town after seeing his old girlfriend turn down a marriage proposal on television. Rhys Ifan (Notting Hill) co-stars as Dek, the jilted proposer who looks to stop Jimmy from rekindling the relationship. Once Upon a Time in the Midlands screened as part of the Director's Fortnight at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. - Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Kathy Burke, Shirley Henderson, Ricky Tomlinson
Theatrical Release Date:
08/29/2003
DVD Release Date:
02/10/2004
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for language.
Run Time:
103 min.
Distributor(s):
Sony
Production Co.:
Big Arty, EMMI, Film Council, Film Four International, Senator Film, Slate Films
Director(s):
Shane Meadows
Genre(s):
Action, Drama
Themes:
Mothers and Daughters, Haunted By the Past, Starting Over, Love Triangles
Tone:
Quirky, Bright, Sentimental, Easygoing, Sweet
Keywords:
criminal, love-triangle, marriage, return
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (08-29-2003)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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