British Comedy Guide

Whatever Happened To Harold Smith?

  • 2000 film

Comedy set in mid-1970s northern England about a young man who switches his musical tastes from disco to punk. This seismic shift spells disturbing consequences for his family. Stars Tom Courtenay, Michael Legge, Laura Fraser, Stephen Fry, Charlotte Roberts and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Tom Courtenay Harold Smith
Michael Legge Vince Smith
Laura Fraser Joanna Robinson
Stephen Fry Peter Robinson
Charlotte Roberts Lucy Robinson
Amanda Root Margaret Robinson
Lulu Irene Smith
David Thewlis Keith Nesbitt
Charlie Hunnam Daz
Matthew Rhys Ray Smith
James Corden Walter Bennett
Rosemary Leach Madge
Charles Simon Oobie
Mark Williams Roland Thomton
John Higgins The Reverend Anthony Cooper
Keith Chegwin Hugh Pimm
Jeremy Child Doctor Bannister
Patrick Monckton Peter Pringle
Andy Rashleigh Sergeant Tom Higgins
Iain Rogerson North Now Presenter
Rebecca Hill Disco Girl #1
Janita Appa Disco Girl #2
Dave Cooke Boyfriend
Richenda Carey Mary Blackcottage
Janus Stark The Clique
Gizz Butt Clique Lead Singer
Andrew Pincham Clique Drummer
Swapan Nandi Clique Bass Player
Matt Biffa Clique Manager
David Law Harold Smith Follower
Charlie Wathen Harold Smith Follower
Sharon Holland Harold Smith Follower
Jim Barclay Journalist
Simon Holmes Journalist
Peter Speedwell Journalist
Simon Scott Journalist
Robert Curbishley Policeman
Jonah Russell Policeman
Ian Kirkby Policeman
Anna Keaveney Woman in Street
Dick Ward Man in Street
Angela Rippon Self
John Craven Self
Alan Whicker Self
Jan Leeming Self
Writing team
Ben Steiner Writer
Production team
Peter Hewitt Director
Ruth Jackson Producer
David Brown Producer
Guy East Executive Producer
Nigel Sinclair Executive Producer
Martin Walsh Editor
Gemma Jackson Production Designer
Nina Gold Casting Director
Marie France Costume Designer
David Tattersall Director of Photography
Jan Sewell Make-up Designer
Harry Gregson-Williams Composer
Mary Soan 1st Assistant Director

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