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G:MT Greenwich Mean Time (1999): Cast & Plot

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G:MT Greenwich Mean Time is a 1999 drama directed by John Strickland, starring Alec Newman as Charlie, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Melanie Gutteridge. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.

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G:MT Greenwich Mean Time (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
John Strickland
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is G:MT Greenwich Mean Time About?

The premise of G:MT Greenwich Mean Time without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Six recent school graduates in London pursue their dreams, navigating the cut‑throat music industry while confronting personal struggles, family issues and everyday tragedies that test their determination to succeed.

G:MT Greenwich Mean Time Themes & Keywords

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  • abbreviation in title
  • male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • pubic hair
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  • female full frontal nudity
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  • sex
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  • paralysis
  • wheelchair
  • vocalist
  • vinyl
  • unplanned pregnancy
  • synthesizer
  • sex talk
  • recording studio
  • pregnancy
  • pool
  • photograph
  • nudity
  • motorcycle accident
  • male frontal nudity
  • high school friend
  • friend
  • female nudity
  • father son relationship
  • electronic music
  • drug use
  • drug dealing
  • drug dealer
  • concert
  • coast
  • cannabis use
  • brief female frontal nudity
  • bank
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  • pop music
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  • pop band
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  • murder investigation
  • drug abuse
  • coming of age
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Cast & crew

G:MT Greenwich Mean Time Cast & Characters

Alec Newman leads the cast as Charlie, with Chiwetel Ejiofor as Rix and Melanie Gutteridge as Lucy. Directed by John Strickland; 36 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in G:MT Greenwich Mean Time

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From the director

More from John Strickland

One more film directed by John Strickland: The Murder of Princess Diana.

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Plot

G:MT Greenwich Mean Time Plot Summary

What happens in G:MT Greenwich Mean Time from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 7-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1995, after a final day of school, six friends, thrill seeker Charlie, his affectionate excitable girlfriend Lucy, empathetic and well built Rix, his considerate yet energetic girlfriend Sherry, cheeky and humorously social Sam and shy introvertly down-to-earth Bean are all hanging out in Greenwich Park sharing a spliff. There they happen upon former classmate, Bobby who is playing guitar with two of her friends. Sherry encourages Bean to go over and talk to her. At first reluctant, he decides to do so. While Bean is talking to her, building up his confidence, Sam sneaks up behind him with a water pistol. Within minutes, both groups start enjoying a game of shooting water pistols at each other.

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The whole story of G:MT Greenwich Mean Time, scene by scene

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Cars

Cars in G:MT Greenwich Mean Time

1 car on screen: the 1971 Citroën SM.

  • 1971 Citroën SM in G:MT Greenwich Mean Time 1971 Citroën SM Minor role

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FAQ

G:MT Greenwich Mean Time FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of G:MT Greenwich Mean Time, each answered in a sentence.

How long is G:MT Greenwich Mean Time?

G:MT Greenwich Mean Time runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was G:MT Greenwich Mean Time released?

G:MT Greenwich Mean Time was released on October 1, 1999.

Who directed G:MT Greenwich Mean Time?

G:MT Greenwich Mean Time was directed by John Strickland.

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Who is in the cast of G:MT Greenwich Mean Time?

G:MT Greenwich Mean Time stars Alec Newman as Charlie, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Rix and Melanie Gutteridge as Lucy, among 36 credited actors.

Does G:MT Greenwich Mean Time have a post-credit scene?

No. G:MT Greenwich Mean Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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