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One Chance

One Chance

The incredible true story of an underdog who never gave up.

20136.61h 43m

Overview

This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.

Directed by David Frankel
Written by Justin Zackham
Produced by Simon Cowell, Michael Menchel, Brad Weston
Box Office0Revenue: $10.9M

Top Cast

James Corden

James Corden

Paul Potts

Alexandra Roach

Alexandra Roach

Julz

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Yvonne

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Roland Potts

Jemima Rooper

Jemima Rooper

Hydrangea

Mackenzie Crook

Mackenzie Crook

Braddon

Trystan Gravelle

Trystan Gravelle

Matthew

Sion Tudor Owen

Sion Tudor Owen

Choirmaster

Alex Macqueen

Alex Macqueen

Dr. Thorpe

Miriam Lucia

Miriam Lucia

Signora Fiorentino

Themes & Keywords

biographyopera singer

About One Chance

One Chance is a drama, comedy, music film released in 2013 exploring themes of biography, opera singer. Directed by David Frankel, it stars James Corden, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters. This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.

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