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Fish n’ Chips (2011): Cast & Plot

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Fish n’ Chips is a 2011 drama directed by Elias Demetriou, starring Marios Ioannou as Andy, Lucy Christofi Christy and Marlene Kaminsky. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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Fish n’ Chips (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Elias Demetriou
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Fish n’ Chips About?

The premise of Fish n’ Chips without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Andy, a diligent Cypriot immigrant working in London, decides to return to his native Cyprus after years deep‑frying for others. He finally opens his own chip shop, but quickly discovers that the island’s market and culture differ sharply from London, turning his hopeful venture into a nightmare. He also misreads the local palate.

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Cast & crew

Fish n’ Chips Cast & Characters

Marios Ioannou leads the cast as Andy, with Lucy Christofi Christy as client in London and Marlene Kaminsky as Karin. Directed by Elias Demetriou; 11 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Fish n’ Chips Plot Summary

What happens in Fish n’ Chips from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Andy [Marios Ioannou] is a Greek-Cypriot immigrant who works at a London fish and chip shop. He shares the place with his German girlfriend Karin [Marlene Kaminsky] and her daughter Emma [Anne-Marie O’Sullivan], all under the watchful eye of his Turkish-Cypriot boss Hassan, who prefers to be called Jimmy. Andy’s elderly mother [Alkistis Pavlidou] as Mother suffers from dementia, frequently running away and imagining that she is returning to her homeland.

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The whole story of Fish n’ Chips, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Fish n’ Chips?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Where does Andy work at the start of the film?

Details

Fish n’ Chips Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Фиш енд чипс” and “鱼和薯条”.

Also known as
  • Фиш енд чипс
  • 鱼和薯条

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FAQ

Fish n’ Chips FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fish n’ Chips, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fish n’ Chips?

Fish n’ Chips runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Fish n’ Chips released?

Fish n’ Chips was released on August 23, 2011.

Who directed Fish n’ Chips?

Fish n’ Chips was directed by Elias Demetriou.

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Who is in the cast of Fish n’ Chips?

Fish n’ Chips stars Marios Ioannou as Andy, Lucy Christofi Christy as client in London and Marlene Kaminsky as Karin, among 11 credited actors.

Does Fish n’ Chips have a post-credit scene?

No. Fish n’ Chips has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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