Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?

Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?

In 1977, disco wasn't the only magic in town.

2000•1h 35m•6.1/10

Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.1/10(21)

It's 1976, and Vinny is a confused teenager who can't decide whether he is a disco king or a proto punk rocker.

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Production

West Eleven Films, October Films, Arts Council of England, Intermedia Films, Universal Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Tom Courtenay

Tom Courtenay

Harold Smith

Michael Legge

Michael Legge

Vincent Smith

Laura Fraser

Laura Fraser

Joanna Robinson

Lulu

Lulu

Irene Smith

Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

Dr. Peter Robinson

Charlotte Roberts

Lucy Robinson

Amanda Root

Amanda Root

Margaret Robinson

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Nesbit

Charlie Hunnam

Charlie Hunnam

Daz

James Corden

James Corden

Walter

Jonah Russell

Jonah Russell

Policeman

Rosemary Leach

Rosemary Leach

Harold's Mother

Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Roland Thornton

Jeremy Child

Jeremy Child

Doctor Bannister

Richenda Carey

Richenda Carey

Mary Blackcottage

Uri Geller

Uri Geller

Himself

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