Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?

Mar 10, 2000

1h 35m

★ 6.1

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

Overview

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

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

West Eleven Films

October Films

Arts Council of England

Intermedia Films

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Harold Smith

Tom Courtenay

Vincent Smith

Michael Legge

Joanna Robinson

Laura Fraser

Irene Smith

Lulu

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Stephen Fry

Lucy Robinson

Charlotte Roberts

Margaret Robinson

Amanda Root

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David Thewlis

Daz

Charlie Hunnam

Walter

James Corden

Policeman

Jonah Russell

Harold's Mother

Rosemary Leach

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