British Comedy Guide

Happy-Go-Lucky

  • 2008 film

Mike Leigh's Oscar-nominated comedy-drama stars Sally Hawkins as Poppy, an eternal optimist, who finds herself at odds with her misanthropic driving instructor. Also features Alexis Zegerman, Eddie Marsan, Elliot Cowan, Andrea Riseborough, Sinead Matthews and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Sally Hawkins Poppy
Alexis Zegerman Zoe
Eddie Marsan Scott
Elliot Cowan Bookshop Assistant
Andrea Riseborough Dawn
Sinead Matthews (as Sinéad Matthews) Alice
Kate O'Flynn Suzy
Sarah Niles Tash
Joseph Kloska Suzy's Boyfriend
Sylvestra Le Touzel Heather
Anna Reynolds Receptionist
Nonso Anozie Ezra
Trevor Cooper Patient
Karina Fernandez Flamenco Teacher
Philip Arditti Flamenco Student
Viss Elliot Safavi (as Viss Elliot) Flamenco Student
Rebekah Staton Flamenco Student
Jack MacGeachin Nick
Charlie Duffield Charlie
Ayotunde Williams Ayotunde
Stanley Townsend Tramp
Samuel Roukin Tim
Caroline Martin Helen
Oliver Maltman Jamie
Writing team
Mike Leigh Writer
Production team
Mike Leigh Director
Simon Channing Williams Producer
James Clayton Executive Producer
David Garrett Executive Producer
Duncan Reid Executive Producer
Tessa Ross Executive Producer
Gail Egan Executive Producer
Georgina Lowe Co-producer
Jim Clark Editor
Mark Tildesley Production Designer
Nina Gold Casting Director
Jacqueline Durran Costume Designer
Christine Blundell Make-up Designer
Gary Yershon Composer
Isabel Baquero Choreographer
Terry Davies Conductor
Josh Robertson 1st Assistant Director

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