Lost for Words (1999): Cast
Lost for Words is a 1999 drama directed by Alan J.W. Bell, starring Pete Postlethwaite as Deric Longden, Thora Hird and Penny Downie. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Alan J.W. Bell
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Yorkshire Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lost for Words About?
The premise of Lost for Words without spoilers.
Deric Longden and his wife Aileen grapple with the reality that his mother Annie is no longer able to live independently. After Annie suffers her first stroke, the couple must find a suitable nursing home, weighing options and locations while confronting the emotional challenges of placing a beloved parent in care.
Lost for Words Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- stroke
- nursing home
- aging
- dementia
- england
- based on book
Lost for Words Cast & Characters
Pete Postlethwaite leads the cast as Deric Longden, with Thora Hird as Annie Longden and Penny Downie as Aileen Longden. Directed by Alan J.W. Bell; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan J.W. Bell
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Pete Postlethwaite as Deric Longden - Thora Hird as Annie Longden
- Penny Downie as Aileen Longden
- Dennis Blanch as Man with Dogs
Also Starring in Lost for Words
· 15 more- Anne Reid Gloria Brooks
- Katherine Dow Blyton Sister
- Noreen Kershaw Margaret
- Keith Clifford Fred
- Gillian Waugh Therapist
- Maxine Burth Nurse
- Ruth Holden Mrs Elliot
- Diana Flacks Mrs Corey
- Dinah Handley Do-Gooder
- Tom Higgins Doctor
- Jennifer Luckraft Nurse
- Eddie Caswell Widower
- David Shimwell Young Man
- Malcolm Hebden Chemist
- Katisha Kenyon Nurse
More from Alan J.W. Bell
More films directed by Alan J.W. Bell: Peter Cushing: A One Way Ticket to Hollywood and Golden Gordon.
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Lost for Words FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lost for Words, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lost for Words?
Lost for Words runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Lost for Words released?
Lost for Words was released on January 3, 1999.
Who directed Lost for Words?
Lost for Words was directed by Alan J.W. Bell.
More films by Alan J.W. Bell Who is in the cast of Lost for Words?
Lost for Words stars Pete Postlethwaite as Deric Longden, Thora Hird as Annie Longden and Penny Downie as Aileen Longden, among 19 credited actors.
Does Lost for Words have a post-credit scene?
No. Lost for Words has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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