We Think the World of You (1988)
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- PG
- 1h 30min
- Comedy
- Mar 1989 (USA)
- Movie
When Johnny (Gary Oldman), an aimless young man, is sent to prison, he entrusts his beloved dog Evie to the care of his former lover and best friend Frank (Sir Alan Bates). When he gets out of prison, he must face difficulties at home....
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Frank Meadows
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| Max Wall | ... |
Tom Burney
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| Liz Smith | ... |
Millie Burney
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| Frances Barber | ... |
Megan
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| Gary Oldman | ... |
Johnny
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Ryan Batt | ... |
Dickie
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Kerry Wise | ... |
Rita
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Sheila Ballantine | ... |
Margaret
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| David Swift | ... |
Bill
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| Pat Keen | ... |
Miss Sweeting
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Ivor Roberts | ... |
Harry
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Paula Jacobs | ... |
Deidre
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Barbara New | ... |
Mrs Grant
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| Edward Jewesbury | ... |
Judge
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| Nick Stringer | ... |
Butcher
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Dan MacDonald | ... |
Boy
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| Nicola Wright | ... |
Post Girl
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| Barbara Hicks | ... |
Residents Assoc. Lady 1
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Irene Sutcliffe | ... |
Residents Assoc. Lady 2
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Betsy | ... |
Evie
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Stewart Harwood | ... |
Stallholder (uncredited)
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Ian Hastings | ... |
RSPCA Inspector (uncredited)
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David Trevena | ... |
Meter Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Colin Gregg | ||
Written by
| J.R. Ackerley | ... | (novel) |
| Hugh Stoddart | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Paul Cowan | ... | co-producer |
| Tommaso Jandelli | ... | producer |
Music by
| Julian Jacobson | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Garfath | ... | director of photography (as Mike Garfath) |
Editing by
| Peter Delfgou | ||
Casting By
| Simone Reynolds | ||
Production Design by
| Jamie Leonard | ||
Costume Design by
| Doreen Watkinson | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Trevor Kaye | ... | third assistant director |
| Gary White | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Andy Evans | ... | construction manager |
| Mark Hedges | ... | props storeman |
| Paul Hedges | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Orin Beaton | ... | sound assistant |
| Tony Dawe | ... | production sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dean Morrish | ... | assistant camera |
| Nick Ray | ... | key grip |
Location Management
| Laurie Borg | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Julian Jacobson | ... | conductor |
| Jeremy Sands | ... | orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cheryl Leigh | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Bernard Bellew | ... | floor runner |
| Joy Helman | ... | unit publicist |
| Richard Morrison | ... | title designer |
| Fran Triefus | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinecom Pictures (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Guerilla Films (2010) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Iris (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1989) (World-wide)
- Nelson Entertainment (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- The Home Cinema Group (1990) (Australia) (video)
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Other Companies
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
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When Johnny (Gary Oldman), an aimless young man, is sent to prison, he entrusts his beloved dog Evie to the care of his former lover and best friend Frank (Sir Alan Bates). When he gets out of prison, he must face difficulties at home. Added to this is the fact that he might need to give up Evie to Frank.
Written by Samantha Santa Maria |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The U.S. trailer eliminated all traces of a romantic or sexual relationship between Frank (Sir Alan Bates) and Johnny (Gary Oldman), and presents this movie as a lighthearted comedy about a dog. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Beaches/We Think the World of You/Dangerous Liaisons/The January Man/36 Fillette (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Traviata See more » |