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Metroland

Metroland

It's not a place, it's a state of mind.

19975.81h 45m

Overview

In late-1970s suburban London, Chris and Marion have settled into a comfortable yet all-too-predictable middle-class existence. Chris receives an unexpected visit from his free-spirited friend Toni, a reunion that reminds him of a more carefree time in 1960s Paris. Now, with lingering doubts about his marriage bubbling up, Chris must make the choice between revisiting his youthful abandon with Toni or facing the here and now with Marion.

Directed by Philip Saville
Written by Adrian Hodges, Julian Barnes
Produced by Andrew Bendel
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Top Cast

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Chris

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Marion

Lee Ross

Lee Ross

Toni

Elsa Zylberstein

Elsa Zylberstein

Annick

John Wood

John Wood

The Retired Commuter

Bill Thomas

Bill Thomas

Middle-Aged Commuter

Lucy Speed

Lucy Speed

Punk Girl

Boris Terral

Boris Terral

Jacques

Ifan Meredith

Ifan Meredith

Mickey

Jonathan Aris

Jonathan Aris

Dave

Themes & Keywords

london, englandliarcompromisenude modeling

About Metroland

Metroland is a comedy, drama film released in 1997 exploring themes of london, england, liar, compromise, nude modeling. Directed by Philip Saville, it stars Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Lee Ross. In late-1970s suburban London, Chris and Marion have settled into a comfortable yet all-too-predictable middle-class existence. Chris receives an unexpected visit from his free-spirited friend Toni, a reunion that reminds him of a more carefree time in 1960s Paris. Now, with lingering doubts about his marriage bubbling up, Chris must make the choice between revisiting his youthful abandon with Toni or facing the here and now with Marion.

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