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Mrs Lowry & Son

Mrs Lowry & Son

A Film By Adrian Noble

20196.41h 31m

Overview

An intimate portrayal of the relationship between one of greatest artists of the 20th century, L.S. Lowry and his unhappy and controlling mother, Elizabeth, whom he lived with all his life.

Directed by Adrian Noble
Written by Martyn Hesford
Produced by Debbie Gray
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Top Cast

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Elizabeth Lowry

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

L.S. Lowry

Wendy Morgan

Wendy Morgan

Mrs Stanhope

Stephen Lord

Stephen Lord

Mr Stanhope

David Schaal

David Schaal

Stanley Allcot

Joanne Pearce

Joanne Pearce

Vera Allcot

Michael Keogh

Michael Keogh

Mr Lowry

Ania Marson

Ania Marson

Bearded Woman

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Rose Noble

Young Elizabeth

Katie Marie Carter

Katie Marie Carter

Telephone Box Lady

Themes & Keywords

motherartistpainterbiographybased on true storyflashbackmanchestermother son relationship

About Mrs Lowry & Son

Mrs Lowry & Son is a drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of mother, artist, painter, biography, based on true story, flashback. Directed by Adrian Noble, it stars Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Spall, Wendy Morgan. An intimate portrayal of the relationship between one of greatest artists of the 20th century, L.S. Lowry and his unhappy and controlling mother, Elizabeth, whom he lived with all his life.

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