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It Couldn't Happen Here

It Couldn't Happen Here

19885.81h 26m

Overview

Pet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant embark upon a journey across England - but which England? Is it the half-remembered England of their childhoods, or the brutal reality of Mrs Thatcher's late-eighties England? Along the way they come across many familiar (and sinister) faces. The movie also features some of the Pet Shop Boys' most popular records.

Directed by Jack Bond
Written by Jack Bond, James Dillon
Produced by Jack Bond
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0M0

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Top Cast

Neil Tennant

Neil Tennant

Self

Chris Lowe

Chris Lowe

Self

Barbara Windsor

Barbara Windsor

Seaside Landlady/Neil's mother

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

Priest/Murderer

Neil Dickson

Neil Dickson

Pilot/Car Salesman/Coachman

Gareth Hunt

Gareth Hunt

Uncle Dredge/Postcard Seller/Ventriloquist

D

Dominique Barnes

Girl at the Beach/Girl Hitchhiker/Girl on the Bicycle

Carmen du Sautoy

Carmen du Sautoy

Cafe Waitress

Stephanie Buttle

Stephanie Buttle

Dancer

Heavon Grant

Heavon Grant

Dancer

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Themes & Keywords

dark comedy

About It Couldn't Happen Here

It Couldn't Happen Here is a music, drama, adventure film released in 1988 exploring themes of dark comedy. Directed by Jack Bond, it stars Neil Tennant, Chris Lowe, Barbara Windsor. Pet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant embark upon a journey across England - but which England? Is it the half-remembered England of their childhoods, or the brutal reality of Mrs Thatcher's late-eighties England? Along the way they come across many familiar (and sinister) faces. The movie also features some of the Pet Shop Boys' most popular records.

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