Movie·1996·1h 32m
Beautiful Thing
An urban fairytale.
Directed By
Hettie Macdonald
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
During a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, three teenagers edge towards adulthood.
Written By
Jonathan Harvey
Producer
Tony Garnett, Bill Shapter
Cinematography
Chris Seager
Music
John Altman
Editor
Don Fairservice
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
340 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Glen Berry
Jamie Gangel
Scott Neal
Steven Pearce
Linda Henry
Sandra Gangel
Tameka Empson
Leah
Ben Daniels
Tony
Meera Syal
Miss Chauhan
Garry Cooper
Ronnie Pearce
Jeillo Edwards
Rose
Terry Duggan
Kevin
Anna Karen
Marlene
Julia-Lee Smith
Gina
Daniel Bowers
Trevor
Martin Walsh
Mr Bennett
Jonathan Harvey
Petra
Marlene Sidaway
Betty
John Benfield
Rodney Barr
John Savage
Lenny
Liane Ware
Claire
// crew
Crew
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Tony Garnett
Producer
John Altman
Original Music Composer
Bill Shapter
Producer
Jonathan Harvey
Screenplay
Don Fairservice
Editor
Hettie Macdonald
Director
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