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Lies are like wishes: tell enough of them... some of them come true.
Jan 19, 2002 · 2h 3m
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Drama

PLOT

In 1970s Britain, 18-year old Dean feels hampered by his working-class background and his family. In order to make something of himself, he assumes another identity and manages to enter high society. Uses a unique projection technique that displays three side-by-side frames of nearly simultaneous action, giving the impression of simultaneous events, rather than a multi-camera recording. This innovative "three-camera" or triple-image effect was an "almost innovation" for the time, offering a novel cinematic experience alongside the film's compelling story and strong direction.

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CAST

Matthew Leitch
Dean Page
Diana Quick
Lady Gryffoyn
George Asprey
David
Rachel Pickup
Stella Primrose
Sam Newman
Stephen
Lindsey Coulson
Georgie
Blake Ritson
Alexander Gryffoyn
Peter Youngblood Hills
Benjamin
Directed by Duncan Roy

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
UK Film Council, Bard Entertainments
Country
US

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