Beautiful Thing (1996)
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- R
- 1h 30min
- Comedy, Drama
- 09 Oct 1996 (USA)
- Movie
Jamie is a shy teenager, often bullied at school. His neighbour Ste has a rough time at home, being beaten by his father and brother. This issues bring them together and they find that what they feel for each other is more than friendship.
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Awards:
- 4 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Linda Henry | ... |
Sandra Gangel
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| Glen Berry | ... |
Jamie Gangel
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| Scott Neal | ... |
Ste Pearce
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| Tameka Empson | ... |
Leah Russell
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| Ben Daniels | ... |
Tony
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| John Benfield | ... |
Rodney Barr
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Daniel Bowers | ... |
Trevor Pearce
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| Garry Cooper | ... |
Ronnie Pearce
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Terry Duggan | ... |
Kevin
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| Jeillo Edwards | ... |
Rose
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Andrew Fraser | ... |
Jayson
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| Beth Goddard | ... |
Brewery Official
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| Davyd Harries | ... |
Brewery Official
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| Anna Karen | ... |
Marlene
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Dave Lynn | ... |
Drag Performer
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Ozdemir Mamodeally | ... |
Slasher
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Steven M. Martin | ... |
Ryan McBride
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| Catherine Sanderson | ... |
Kelly
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John Savage | ... |
Lenny
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| Marlene Sidaway | ... |
Betty
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Julie Smith | ... |
Gina
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| Sophie Stanton | ... |
Louise
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| Meera Syal | ... |
Miss Chauhan
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Martin Walsh | ... |
Mr. Bennett
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Liane Ware | ... |
Claire
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Jonathan Harvey | ... |
Wheelchair Queen (uncredited)
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Lee Westwick | ... |
Soccer Boy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Hettie Macdonald | ||
Written by
| Jonathan Harvey | ... | (written by) |
| Jonathan Harvey | ... | (play) |
Produced by
| Tony Garnett | ... | producer |
| Bill Shapter | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Altman | ... | (original music composed, conducted and arranged by) |
Cinematography by
| Chris Seager | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Don Fairservice | ||
Editorial Department
| Kimaathi Spence | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Andy Pryor | ||
| Gail Stevens | ||
Production Design by
| Mark Stevenson | ||
Art Direction by
| Chrysoula Sofitsi | ||
Costume Design by
| Pam Tait | ||
Makeup Department
| Gilly Fiford | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Elisa Johnson | ... | makeup designer |
| Pebbles | ... | chief hairdresser |
Production Management
| Nick O'Hagan | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Victoria Goodall | ... | third assistant director |
| Jim Imber | ... | second assistant director (as James Imber) |
| Ben Johnson | ... | third assistant director |
| Susie Liggat | ... | first assistant director |
| Jim Wilkinson | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| David Fitzjohn | ... | stand-by painter (as Dave Fitzjohns) |
| Jane Henwood | ... | assistant art director |
| Guy Hunt | ... | construction manager |
| Andy Marr | ... | dressing props / stand-by props |
| Tom Pleydell-Pearce | ... | dressing props / stand-by props |
| Mike Power | ... | property master |
| Guy Rutter | ... | scenic artist |
| Nigel Salter | ... | prop hand |
| Sara Wan | ... | production buyer |
| Dave Williams | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Ken Marples | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
| Greg Mason | ... | painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Kevin Brazier | ... | sound editor |
| Wayne Brooks | ... | sound editor |
| John Chandler | ... | boom operator: second unit |
| Piers Lawrance | ... | sound trainee: FT2 |
| Paul Le Mare | ... | sound recordist: second unit |
| John Midgley | ... | sound mixer |
| David Old | ... | dubbing mixer |
| June Prinz | ... | boom operator |
| Julie Ankerson | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| David Cronnelly | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gabe Cronnelly | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jim Beeby | ... | gaffer |
| Billy Brooks | ... | best boy |
| Paul Chedlow | ... | still photographer |
| John Haylen | ... | gaffer |
| Jeremy Hiles | ... | operator: second unit |
| Peter Howard | ... | clapper loader: second unit (as Skip Howard) |
| Alex Howe | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| Dean Kennedy | ... | best boy |
| Drew Meldon | ... | rigger |
| Oona Menges | ... | clapper loader |
| Duncan Scott | ... | camera trainee: FT2 |
| Kim Seber | ... | focus puller |
| Adrian Smith | ... | steadicam operator |
| Colin Strachan | ... | grip |
| Alf Tramontin | ... | steadicam operator |
| John Whickman | ... | electrician |
| Gary Parnham | ... | additional electrician (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eleanor Appleby | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Charlotte Couchman | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Location Management
| Jim Allan | ... | location manager |
| Sam Dundas | ... | location assistant |
| John Heald | ... | location assistant |
| Mark Sell | ... | location assistant |
| Barry Smith | ... | location manager |
| Howard Sykes | ... | location assistant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Susanna Lenton | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bob O'Brien | ... | genny driver |
| Len O'Brien | ... | genny driver |
| Paris Leonti | ... | unit driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Jedd Aukin | ... | floor assistant |
| Danielle Brandon | ... | production coordinator |
| Fleur Fontaine | ... | assistant to producer |
| Nigel Marchant | ... | floor assistant |
| Richard McNeill | ... | assistant accountant |
| Linda Sherwood-Page | ... | titles |
| Harry Teacher | ... | production runner |
| Paul Van Der Weele | ... | production accountant |
| Jérôme Jouneaux | ... | press attache: France (uncredited) |
| Anya Noakes | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Becker Entertainment (1996) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Cinemania Films Group (1998) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cinemien (1996) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Diaphana Distribution (1996) (France) (theatrical)
- Kamras Film Group (1996) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Lucky Red (1997) (Italy) (theatrical)
- MFA+ FilmDistribution. (1997) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Classics (1996) (United States) (theatrical)
- Alfa-Panorama Film & Video (Finland) (VHS)
- Argentina Video Home (1998) (Argentina) (VHS)
- BMG Vidéo (France) (VHS)
- Cinemien (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Cinetel Multimedia (2023) (Spain)
- Cult Filmes (Brazil) (VHS)
- Homescreen (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Lucky Red (Italy) (video)
- Optimale (2021) (France)
- PAX Television (2000) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Salzgeber & Company Medien (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Classics (United States) (DVD)
- Under the Milky Way (1996) (Canada) (VOD)
- Under the Milky Way (1996) (France) (VOD)
- Under the Milky Way (1996) (Spain) (VOD)
- Under the Milky Way (1996) (United Kingdom) (VOD)
- Under the Milky Way (1996) (United States) (VOD)
- Vértigo Films (Spain)
- W4tchTV (2021) (France) (video) (PVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ARRI Lighting Rental (light equipment)
- MCA Records (music available on) (The music of Mama Cass and the music of The Mamas and the Papas is available on)
- Ragdoll Productions (clip courtesy of)
- Ruhr Sound Studios (post-production sound services)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
- ctm Radio (radio extracts courtesy of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A tender love story set during a hot summer on a South-East London housing estate. Jamie, a relatively unpopular lad who bunks off school to avoid football, lives next door to Ste, a more popular athletic lad but who is frequently beaten up by his father and older brother. Such an episode of violence brings Jamie and Ste together: Sandra (Jamie's mum) offers refugee to Ste, who has to 'top-and-tail' with Jamie. Hence, the story tells of their growing attraction for one another, from initial lingering glances to their irrefutable love, which so magnificently illustrated at the end of the film. It deals with the tribulations of coming to terms with their sexuality and of others finding out, in light of Sandra's unwavering loyalty and defence of Jamie and the fear of repercussion should Ste's family find out. The plot is set against sub-texts of Sandra's desire to manage her own pub, and thus escape the estate, and of her new relationship with her hippy boyfriend Tony; and of Leah, the brassy girl next door who has been expelled from school and spends her time listening to Mama Cass records and tripping on a variety of drugs.
Written by Mark Edwards |
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| Taglines | An urban fairytale. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | As of July 2013, the council estate where filming took place has been demolished as part of the Tavy Bridge regeneration project. See more » |
| Goofs | When Ste and Jamie are talking outside at the party, it's cold enough that you can see thin fog from their breath, even though it's supposed to be set during a heatwave. Occasionally, other almost-invisible puffs of fog appear behind Ste (probably from crew members), even though they're supposed to be alone. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Extreme Measures/Secrets & Lies/2 Days in the Valley/Caught/Ed's Next Move (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | One Way Ticket See more » |
| Quotes |
Jamie:
You know who Claude Monet is? Sandra: Jamie, don't make me out to be thick. Jamie: Who was he then? Sandra: He painted the Sixteenth Chapel. See more » |