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Wish You Were Here (1987)

R 92 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   24 July 1987 (USA)
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In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister... See full summary »

Director:

David Leland

Writer:

David Leland

Stars:

Emily Lloyd, Tom Bell and Jesse Birdsall
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Emily Lloyd ...
Tom Bell Tom Bell ...
Eric
Jesse Birdsall ...
Dave
Clare Clifford Clare Clifford ...
Mrs. Parfitt
Barbara Durkin Barbara Durkin ...
Valerie
Geoffrey Hutchings Geoffrey Hutchings ...
Hubert Mansell
Charlotte Barker Charlotte Barker ...
Gillian
Chloe Leland Chloe Leland ...
Margaret
Charlotte Ball Charlotte Ball ...
Pat Heywood Pat Heywood ...
Aunt Millie
Abigail Leland Abigail Leland ...
Margaret (aged 7)
Susan Skipper Susan Skipper ...
Lynda's Mother
Geoffrey Durham Geoffrey Durham ...
Harry Figgis
Sheila Kelley Sheila Kelley ...
Joan Figgis
Neville Smith Neville Smith ...
Cinema Manager
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Storyline

In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex. She eventually becomes pregnant by an acquaintance of her father. Written by Will Gilbert  

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Sex | Pregnancy | Virginity | Post World War Two | Condom  | See more »

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Some people march to the beat of a different drummer. Lynda's got her own brass band.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Too Much See more »

Filming Locations:

Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$3,283,832 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Channel Four Films, Working Title Films, Zenith Entertainment See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Just like Personal Services, the previous film from writer David Leland, this project was inspired by the real life figure, Cynthia Payne. This film focuses on her childhood while the other dealt with her adulthood. See more »

Quotes

Lynda Mansell: Up your bum!
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Featured in Madam Cyn's Home Movies (2006) See more »