France / May 16, 1986 / Cannes Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
An award-winning comedy set in a depressed town in the South Wales Valleys. When the local cinema is closed down, the former projectionist, plagued by money problems, devises an ingenious plan to make money.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ifan Huw Dafydd | Dave |
| Rowan Griffiths | Pete Evans |
| Bill Paterson | Mr. Valentine |
| Clyde Pollitt | Councillor |
| Rhian Philpott | Elderly rock band groupie |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Rhosyn a Rhith |
| Original language | Cymraeg (CY) |
| Spoken languages | Cymraeg |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | S4C, Red Rooster Film & Television Entertainment |
| Release date | 20 febbraio 1987 |
| Production | Linda James |
| Writer | Ruth Carter |
| Editing | Scott Thomas |
| Cinematography | Dick Pope |
| Assistant directors | Stephen Bayly |
| Lighting | Alex MacKenzie |
| Camera operators | Dick Pope |
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| Additional photography | Dick Pope |
| Production design | Hildegard Bechtler |
| Art direction | Hildegard Bechtler |
| Set decoration | Hildegard Bechtler |
| Music | Michael Storey |
| Sound | Michael Storey |
| Budget | 1.113.537 € |
Release dates
Premiere
United Kingdom / Nov 12, 1986 / London Film Festival
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Feb 20, 1987
United States / Sep 11, 1987 / PG
Digital
United Kingdom / Jan 01, 2018 / iPlayer
TV
United Kingdom / Jun 15, 1991 / S4C
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