Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?

"In 1977, disco wasn't the only magic in town."

2000 1h 35m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 22

Comedy

Synopsis

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It's 1976, and Vinny is a confused teenager who can't decide whether he is a disco king or a proto punk rocker.

“In 1977, disco wasn't the only magic in town.”

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Cast

Tom Courtenay
Harold Smith
Michael Legge
Vincent Smith
Laura Fraser
Joanna Robinson
Lulu
Irene Smith
Stephen Fry
Dr. Peter Robinson
Charlotte Roberts
Lucy Robinson
Amanda Root
Margaret Robinson
David Thewlis
Nesbit

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Hewitt
Writers: Ben Steiner
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Hewitt, shot by David Tattersall. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Harry Gregson-Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Martin Walsh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Tom Courtenay and Michael Legge and Laura Fraser carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "In 1977, disco wasn't the only magic in town.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0194530 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Peter Hewitt directs. David Tattersall behind the camera. Harry Gregson-Williams scores. Martin Walsh cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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126 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Peter Hewitt, shot by David Tattersall. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Harry Gregson-Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Martin Walsh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Tom Courtenay and Michael Legge and Laura Fraser carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "In 1977, disco wasn't the only magic in town.".
8IMDB entry: tt0194530 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.