|
|
The story of a 7-year-old boy growing up in 1930s Liverpool. Liam's father works at the local shipyard, while his mother keeps the household afloat, pinching pennies, yet keeping spirits high. Life takes a terrible turn when the shipyard closes and Dad loses his job. Humiliated by the fact that his teenage daughter, Teresa, must work as a maid in a wealthy Jewish household and that his eldest son is... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama |
|
| Running Time: |
1 hr. 31 min. |
|
| Release Date: |
September 21, 2001 (NY/LA), October 5, 2001 (limited) |
|
| MPAA Rating: |
R for some nudity and language. |
|
| Distributors: |
Lionsgate
|
|
| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,006,408 |
|
|
| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
|
|
BBC,
(3 out of 5 stars) "...Frears deserves praise for drawing such resonant performances from the younger members of his cast..." Full Review...
|
CNN.com,
"...hits you like a blast furnace. And the heat is often too much to take." Full Review...
|
E! Online,
(grade: C-) "...a disappointment." Full Review...
|
Evening Standard,
"...Frears and the cast respond to the challenge..." Full Review...
|
|
|
In Theaters 
Production Photos: 
