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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

20026.11h 44m

Overview

Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.

Directed by Shane Meadows
Written by Shane Meadows, Paul Fraser
Produced by Andrea Calderwood
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Top Cast

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Jimmy

Rhys Ifans

Rhys Ifans

Dek

Shirley Henderson

Shirley Henderson

Shirley

Kathy Burke

Kathy Burke

Carol

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

Charlie

Finn Atkins

Finn Atkins

Marlene

James Cosmo

James Cosmo

Billy

David McKay

David McKay

Dougy

Anthony Strachan

Anthony Strachan

Jumbo

Andrew Shim

Andrew Shim

Donut

Themes & Keywords

loveaspiring singersinger

About Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is a romance, comedy, drama film released in 2002 exploring themes of love, aspiring singer, singer. Directed by Shane Meadows, it stars Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson. Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.

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