High Hopes

High Hopes (1989) — comedy, drama film. Directed by Mike Leigh. Starring Phil Davis, Ruth Sheen, Edna Doré, Philip Jackson. This page maps 5 characters and 5 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 7/10 from 101 votes.

High Hopes (1989) Poster

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Story Analysis

The excerpt follows ordinary relationships and family problems as characters debate work, money, politics, and the meaning of security.

Comedy, Drama · 7/10 · 108 min · 1989

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Credits

Director

Mike Leigh
Cast

as Cyril Bender

Phil Davis
Cast

as Shirley

Ruth Sheen
Cast

as Mrs Bender

Edna Doré
Cast

as Martin Burke

Philip Jackson
Cast

as Valerie

Heather Tobias
Cast

as Lætitia Boothe-Brain

Lesley Manville
Cast

as Rupert Boothe-Brain

David Bamber
Cast

as Martin's Girlfriend

Cheryl Prime
Cast

as Suzi

Judith Scott
Cast

as Wayne

Jason Watkins
Cast

as Chemist Shop Assistant

Diane-Louise Jordan
Cast

as Receptionist

Linda Beckett

Videos

High Hopes (1988) Trailer
1988 High Hopes Official Trailer 1 British Screen Productions

Images

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q2294603), public domain (CC0).

Plot breakdown and analysis on this page are AI-generated from the title's synopsis and metadata.