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One Chance

2013-09-09 · 103 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Comedy · Music

This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.

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Directors
David Frankel
Production companies
Relevant Entertainment, Syco Television, Weston Pictures, The Weinstein Company
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 10,900,434

Top Cast

James CordenJames CordenPaul Potts
Alexandra RoachAlexandra RoachJulz
Julie WaltersJulie WaltersYvonne
Colm MeaneyColm MeaneyRoland Potts
Jemima RooperJemima RooperHydrangea
Mackenzie CrookMackenzie CrookBraddon
Trystan GravelleTrystan GravelleMatthew
Sion Tudor OwenSion Tudor OwenChoirmaster
Alex MacqueenAlex MacqueenDr. Thorpe
Miriam LuciaMiriam LuciaSignora Fiorentino
Stanley TownsendStanley TownsendLuciano Pavarotti
Di BotcherDi BotcherNurse
Jon WenningtonJon WenningtonTalent Show Punter (uncredited)
Owen HunteFriend in Bar (uncredited)
Brandon WhittBuncle son (uncredited)
Evan WhittBuncle son (uncredited)
Valeria BilelloValeria Bilello

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