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Is Anybody There?
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Is Anybody There?

2009-04-17 · 95 min · ★ 6.3

Drama

A young boy who lives in an old folks' home strikes up a friendship with a retired magician.

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Directors
John Crowley
Production companies
Heyday Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael CaineMichael CaineClarence
Bill MilnerBill MilnerEdward
David MorrisseyDavid MorrisseySteve
Anne-Marie DuffAnne-Marie DuffFlyida
Rosemary HarrisRosemary HarrisElsie
Ralph RiachRalph RiachClive
Linzey CockerLinzey CockerTanya
Elizabeth SpriggsElizabeth SpriggsPrudence
Leslie PhillipsLeslie PhillipsReg
Sylvia SymsSylvia SymsLilian
Thelma BarlowThelma BarlowEna
Peter VaughanPeter VaughanBob
Carl McCrystalUndertaker 1
Andrew TurnerAndrew TurnerUndertaker 2
Oliver LeachBarry
Ralph InesonRalph InesonMr. Kelly
David RintoulDavid RintoulHarry Price
Tommy BaxendaleTanya's Boyfriend Mike
Adam DrinkallStuart
Edward LeesBen

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