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Marvellous
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Marvellous

2014-09-25 · 90 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · TV Movie

Dramatisation of the true story of the life of Neil "Nello" Baldwin. Born with a mild learning disability but without the burden of social embarrassment & how his inexhaustible ability to see the good in any situation overcame any stigma society tried to label him with.

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Directors
Julian Farino
Production companies
Tiger Aspect, Fifty Fathoms, BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Toby JonesToby JonesNeil Baldwin
Gemma JonesGemma JonesMary
Tony CurranTony CurranLou Macari
Nicholas GleavesNicholas GleavesRev Mark
Greg McHughGreg McHughMalcolm
Jordan MurphyJordan MurphyLaino
Oliver AshworthOliver AshworthBomber
Liam AinsworthPete
Steven CreeSteven CreeRev McCoist
Mona GoodwinMona GoodwinElaine
Paul HunterPaul HunterRingmaster
Pal AronMr Saeed
Michael FoxMichael FoxRegistrar
Jacqueline RedgewellDoris
Toby DeCannPaddy
Jack WilkinsonJack WilkinsonRichard
Brennan ReeceBrennan ReeceAlan
Gary LinekerGary LinekerHimself
Uriah RennieHimself
Norman BarrettHimself

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