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The Very Thought of You
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The Very Thought of You

1998-05-08 · 88 min · ★ 5.7

Comedy · Romance

Laurence recounts to his neighbour how his life long friendship with Frank and Daniel has been overturned in just three days by their each independently meeting, and falling for, Martha, who has no idea of their connection. Slowly the tale unfolds, the narrative moving backwards and forwards gradually filling in the gaps until we see the whole picture

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Directors
Nick Hamm
Production companies
Banshee, Film4 Productions, Miramax
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Monica PotterMonica PotterMartha
Rufus SewellRufus SewellFrank
Tom HollanderTom HollanderDaniel
Joseph FiennesJoseph FiennesLaurence
Ray WinstoneRay WinstonePedersen
Debora WestonDebora WestonFluggast
Jan Pearson-
Rebecca CraigJulian
Paul BigleyPaul Bigley-
Steven O'DonnellSteven O'Donnell
Lorelei KingUS Ground Stewardess
Hamish ClarkHamish ClarkIcelandair Official
Steve SpeirsSteve SpeirsTaxi Driver
Rob BrydonRob BrydonBus Driver
Luke de LaceyLuke de LaceyAudition Actor #1
Luke de LaceyLuke de LaceyAudition Actor
Stephen ManganStephen ManganAudition Actor

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