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Real Life

Real Life

19841h 32m

Overview

A comedy about a dreamer whose Walter Mitty-like fantasies turn his world of make-believe into a world of trouble.

Directed by Francis Megahy
Written by Bernie Cooper, Francis Megahy
Produced by Mike Dineen
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Top Cast

Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett

Tim

Cristina Raines

Cristina Raines

Laurel

Catherine Rabett

Catherine Rabett

Kate

James Faulkner

James Faulkner

Robin

Isla Blair

Isla Blair

Anna

Warren Clarke

Warren Clarke

Gerry

Daphne Anderson

Daphne Anderson

Morality Lady

Lynsey Baxter

Lynsey Baxter

Jackie

Annabel Leventon

Annabel Leventon

Carla

Bridget Brice

Bridget Brice

Judith

Themes & Keywords

journalistthiefreportertheft

About Real Life

Real Life is a romance, comedy, crime film released in 1984 exploring themes of journalist, thief, reporter, theft. Directed by Francis Megahy, it stars Rupert Everett, Cristina Raines, Catherine Rabett. A comedy about a dreamer whose Walter Mitty-like fantasies turn his world of make-believe into a world of trouble.

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