One Chance

One Chance

The incredible true story of an underdog who never gave up.

2013•1h 43m•6.7/10

DramaComedyMusic

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.7/10(319)

This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.

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Production

Relevant Entertainment, Syco Television, Weston Pictures, The Weinstein Company

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

James Corden

James Corden

Paul Potts

Alexandra Roach

Alexandra Roach

Julz

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Yvonne

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Roland Potts

Jemima Rooper

Jemima Rooper

Hydrangea

Mackenzie Crook

Mackenzie Crook

Braddon

Trystan Gravelle

Trystan Gravelle

Matthew

Sion Tudor Owen

Sion Tudor Owen

Choirmaster

Alex Macqueen

Alex Macqueen

Dr. Thorpe

Miriam Lucia

Miriam Lucia

Signora Fiorentino

Stanley Townsend

Stanley Townsend

Luciano Pavarotti

Di Botcher

Di Botcher

Nurse

Jon Wennington

Jon Wennington

Talent Show Punter (uncredited)

Owen Hunte

Friend in Bar (uncredited)

Brandon Whitt

Buncle son (uncredited)

Evan Whitt

Buncle son (uncredited)

Valeria Bilello

Valeria Bilello

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