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Originally from the Midlands, Jimmy is currently living in Glasgow eking out a living as a hapless petty crook. One day, he sees his old family and friends - including his older foster sister Carol, her boyfriend/his old buddy Charlie, Jimmy's ex-wife and Carol's best friend Shirley, and Jimmy's pre-teen daughter Marlene - on a television talk show, they are baring their souls to a national ...
Drama. In the hilarious tradition of THE FULL MONTY, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDLANDS is an offbeat romantic comedy that mixes working-class grit and quirky humor. Starring Robert Carlyle (THE FULL MONTY, TRAINSPOTTING) and Rhys Ifans (NOTTING HILL, HUMAN NATURE), this acclaimed British export is Spaghetti Western meets Fish-and-Chips!
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is a 2002 British romantic comedy film written and directed by Shane Meadows, starring Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Kathy Bur...
Feb 10, 2004 · In the hilarious tradition of THE FULL MONTY, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDLANDS is an offbeat romantic comedy that mixes working-class grit and quirky humor. Starring Robert Carlyle (THE FULL MONTY, TRAINSPOTTING) and Rhys Ifans (NOTTING HILL, HUMAN NATURE), this acclaimed British export is Spaghetti Western meets Fish-and-Chips!
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Sep 5, 2003 · Film critic David Edelstein reviews Once Upon A Time In the Midlands, starring Robert Carlyle. ... Movie Review: 'Once Upon A Time in the Midlands' September 5, 2003 12:00 AM ET.
Synopsis. 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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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands on DVD February 10, 2004 starring Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Kathy Burke, Shirley Henderson. Dek and Shirley live together with 12 year-old Marlene, her daughter by the sexy, delinquent Jimmy who went off into the badlands of Glasgow
