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An unemployed Brit vents his rage on unsuspecting strangers as he embarks on a nocturnal London odyssey.


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

Christian Bale
Chris

Emily Watson
Marion

Lee Ross
Toni

Elsa Zylberstein
Annick

John Wood
The Retired Commuter

Bill Thomas
Middle-Aged Commuter

Lucy Speed
Punk Girl

Boris Terral
Jacques

Ifan Meredith
Mickey

Jonathan Aris
Dave
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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