Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

Overview

Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn't been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.

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Director

Shane Meadows

Cast

Robert Carlyle

Rhys Ifans

Shirley Henderson

Kathy Burke

Ricky Tomlinson

Finn Atkins

James Cosmo

David McKay

Anthony Strachan

Andrew Shim

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