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Smart Alek
Smart Alek
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Smart Alek

1993
19m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1993

Runtime

19m

Where to Watch

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Storyline

In 1972 a family are on their way for a holiday in Essex. The parents argue and the son swears, making obscene gestures. So the father throws him out, drives on and crashes the car. The grandmother flags down a car with three men in it. Too late she recognises one as the man who shot a neighbour...

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
19m
Oct 7, 1993
Languages
English
Director
Andrew Kötting
Andrew Kötting
Production
Tall Stories
Tall Stories
BFI
BFI
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Amy Hodge

Daughter

Sean Lock

Sean Lock

Smart Alek

Bill Monks

Dad

Simon Munnery

Simon Munnery

Nitwit

Stan Nelson

Sidekick

Penny Prosser

Mum

Patricia Varley

Grandmother

Gavin Wilkinson

Son

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