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The Boy in the Dress
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The Boy in the Dress

2014-12-26 · 62 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Family · Comedy · TV Movie

Dennis feels different - an ordinary boy in an ordinary house in an ordinary street, playing football with his mates and living with his dad and brother, but frustrated by the boring grey world he inhabits. Life has never really been the same since his mum left. However, transformation can happen in the most unexpected places. Aided by Lisa, the coolest girl in school, Dennis creates a whole new persona and puts it to the ultimate test - but can a boy wear a dress, and what will the headmaster, his dad and his friends on the football team think if they find out?

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Directors
Matt Lipsey
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Billy KennedyBilly KennedyDennis Sims
Jennifer SaundersJennifer SaundersMiss Windsor
Tim McInnernyTim McInnernyMr Hawthorn
Meera SyalMeera SyalJaspreet
Steve SpeirsSteve SpeirsPeter Sims
David WalliamsDavid WalliamsReferee
James BuckleyJames BuckleyMr. Norris
Kate MossKate MossKate Moss
Felicity MontaguFelicity MontaguMiss Price
Temi OrelajaLisa
Aaron ChawlaDarvesh
Rosheen HinzeCherise
Oliver Barry-BrookJohn
Emma CookeEmma CookeMum
Harish PatelHarish PatelRaj
Sonny Ashbourne SerkisSonny Ashbourne SerkisGareth
Alex ThomasSt. Kenneth's Pupil
Gary LinekerGary LinekerGary Lineker

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