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The Very Thought of You

The Very Thought of You

Two's Company. Three's a Crowd. Four's a Disaster.

19985.61h 28m

Overview

Laurence recounts to his neighbour how his life long friendship with Frank and Daniel has been overturned in just three days by their each independently meeting, and falling for, Martha, who has no idea of their connection. Slowly the tale unfolds, the narrative moving backwards and forwards gradually filling in the gaps until we see the whole picture

Directed by Nick Hamm
Written by Peter Morgan
Produced by Grainne Marmion
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Top Cast

Monica Potter

Monica Potter

Martha

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

Frank

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

Daniel

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

Laurence

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Pedersen

D

Debora Weston

Fluggast

J

Jan Pearson

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R

Rebecca Craig

Julian

Paul Bigley

Paul Bigley

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Steven O'Donnell

Steven O'Donnell

Themes & Keywords

london, englandromantic comedy

About The Very Thought of You

The Very Thought of You is a comedy, romance film released in 1998 exploring themes of london, england, romantic comedy. Directed by Nick Hamm, it stars Monica Potter, Rufus Sewell, Tom Hollander. Laurence recounts to his neighbour how his life long friendship with Frank and Daniel has been overturned in just three days by their each independently meeting, and falling for, Martha, who has no idea of their connection. Slowly the tale unfolds, the narrative moving backwards and forwards gradually filling in the gaps until we see the whole picture

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