Happy-Go-Lucky
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For a definition of the adjective "happy-go-lucky", see the Wiktionary entry happy-go-lucky.
| Happy-Go-Lucky | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster |
|
| Directed by | Mike Leigh |
| Produced by | Simon Channing-Williams |
| Written by | Mike Leigh |
| Starring | Sally Hawkins Eddie Marsan Sylvestra Le Touzel Samuel Roukin |
| Music by | Gary Yershon |
| Cinematography | Dick Pope |
| Editing by | Jim Clark |
| Distributed by | Miramax Films (US) |
| Release date(s) | 18 April 2008 (UK) |
| Running time | 118 min |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
Happy-Go-Lucky is a film by Mike Leigh, shot in 2007 and released on 18 April 2008. It is a contemporary comedy, set in north London and starring Sally Hawkins.
Contents |
[edit] Plot
The film shows scenes from the life of 30-year old unmarried woman Poppy: her work as teacher of young children, her driving lessons, a flamenco dancing lesson, an encounter with a homeless man, and a love-affair with the social worker guiding an aggressive pupil of Poppy.
[edit] Background & History
Competing at the Berlinale in 2008, it won Sally Hawkins the Silver Bear for best actress. The premiere for the film was held in Camden Town where the film is set on April 14, 2008.
Locations used in the film include Camden Market and Regent’s Park boating lake.[1]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Mike Leigh on the film Happy-Go-Lucky, ITV Local Anglia interview 2008
- Happy-Go-Lucky at the Internet Movie Database
- Trailer Trash: Happy go Leigh
- Happy-Go-Lucky film review on european-films.net
- Peter Bradshaw Happy-Go-Lucky Guardian film review (i)
- Peter Bradshaw Happy-Go-Lucky Guardian film review (ii)
- Philip French Happy days are here again The Observer film review
- Happy-Go-Lucky Time Out review
 |
This article about a drama film is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
