Coming Up Roses (1987)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $1,113,537.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | cy |
| Popularity | 0.398 |
Directed By
Stephen Bayly
Crew
Stephen Bayly
Ruth Carter
Linda James
Michael Storey
Dick Pope
Scott Thomas
Hildegard Bechtler
TOP CAST
Dafydd Hywel
Trevor
Iola Gregory
Mona
Olive Michael
Gwen
Mari Emlyn
June
W.J. Phillips
Eli Davies
Glan Davies
Dino Evans
Gillian Elisa
Sian
Ifan Huw Dafydd
Dave
Rowan Griffiths
Pete Evans
Bill Paterson
Mr. Valentine
Clyde Pollitt
Councillor
Rhian Philpott
Elderly rock band groupie
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