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Sep 6, 2002 · With Robert Carlyle, Vanessa Feltz, Ricky Tomlinson, Kathy Burke. After seeing his ex-girlfriend (Henderson) turn down a nationally televised marriage proposal, a small-time crook (Carlyle) returns to his hometown to try and win back her heart.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Shane Meadows
- 2002-09-06
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands is a 2002 British romantic comedy film directed by Shane Meadows, and co-written with Paul Fraser. The film stars Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Kathy Burke, Ricky Tomlinson, Shirley Henderson and Andrew Shim.
Jan 7, 2014 · When small-time crook Jimmy (Robert Carlyle) sees Dek (Rhys Ifans) unsuccessfully propose to his ex-girlfriend Shirley (Shirley Henderson) on live TV, he returns to his East Midlands hometown to...
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- Film4
Jimmy (Robert Carlyle) is a small-time crook living in Glasgow, Scotland, long since absent from the lives of his ex-wife, Shirley (Shirley Henderson), and 12-year-old daughter,...
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- Shane Meadows
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- Robert Carlyle
Nov 29, 2002 · 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.
Sep 19, 2003 · A British comedy about a love triangle in Nottingham, inspired by Sergio Leone Westerns. Read Ebert's analysis of the characters, the humor, the music and the accents in this 2003 film.
After seeing his ex-girlfriend (Henderson) turn down a nationally televised marriage proposal, a small-time crook (Carlyle) returns to his hometown to try and win back her heart. Originally from the Midlands, Jimmy is currently living in Glasgow eking out a living as a hapless petty crook.