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Wish You Were Here
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Wish You Were Here

1987-07-24 · 92 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Drama · Romance

In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex.

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Directors
David Leland
Production companies
Working Title, Zenith Entertainment, Film Four International
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Emily LloydEmily LloydLynda Mansell
Tom BellTom BellEric
Jesse BirdsallJesse BirdsallDave
Clare CliffordClare CliffordMrs. Parfitt
Sheila KelleySheila KelleyJoan Figgis
Trudi CavanaghTap Dancing Lady
Barbara DurkinValerie
Geoffrey HutchingsGeoffrey HutchingsHubert Mansell
Charlotte BarkerGillian
Chloe LelandMargaret
Pat HeywoodPat HeywoodAunt Millie
Charlotte BallLynda Mansell (aged 11)
Abigail LelandMargaret (aged 7)
Susan SkipperSusan SkipperLynda’s Mother
Geoffrey DurhamGeoffrey DurhamHarry Figgis
Neville SmithNeville SmithCinema Manager
Lee WhitlockLee WhitlockBrian
Frederick HallPassenger with Brolly
Bob FlagMental Patient
Bob FlagDr Holroyd

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