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Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?
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Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?

2000-03-10 · 95 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy

It's 1976, and Vinny is a confused teenager who can't decide whether he is a disco king or a proto punk rocker.

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Directors
Peter Hewitt
Production companies
West Eleven Films, October Films, Arts Council of England, Intermedia Films, Universal Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tom CourtenayTom CourtenayHarold Smith
Michael LeggeMichael LeggeVincent Smith
Laura FraserLaura FraserJoanna Robinson
LuluLuluIrene Smith
Stephen FryStephen FryDr. Peter Robinson
Charlotte RobertsLucy Robinson
Amanda RootAmanda RootMargaret Robinson
David ThewlisDavid ThewlisNesbit
Charlie HunnamCharlie HunnamDaz
James CordenJames CordenWalter
Jonah RussellJonah RussellPoliceman
Rosemary LeachRosemary LeachHarold's Mother
Mark WilliamsMark WilliamsRoland Thornton
Jeremy ChildJeremy ChildDoctor Bannister
Richenda CareyRichenda CareyMary Blackcottage
Uri GellerUri GellerHimself
Matthew RhysMatthew RhysRay Smith

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