Nearly a Happy Ending (1980): Cast
Nearly a Happy Ending is a 1980 comedy drama directed by Baz Taylor, starring Victoria Wood as Maureen, Julie Walters and Paul Seed. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- Baz Taylor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Granada Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nearly a Happy Ending About?
The premise of Nearly a Happy Ending without spoilers.
Victoria Wood’s comedy play follows Maureen, who has dutifully attended a slimming club for months. After weeks of relentless crispbread diets, she finally sees results, but doubts linger about whether optimism is justified. It continues the story of Maureen and lifelong friend Julie, picking up where Wood’s earlier play Talent left off.
Nearly a Happy Ending Cast & Characters
Victoria Wood leads the cast as Maureen, with Julie Walters as Julie and Paul Seed as Tony. Directed by Baz Taylor; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Baz Taylor
- Victoria Wood as Maureen
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Julie Walters as Julie - Paul Seed as Tony
- Christopher Godwin as Barman
Also Starring in Nearly a Happy Ending
· 10 more- Peter Martin Les Dickey
- Roger Brierley AJ Germany
- Mike Kelly Ken
- Freddie Fletcher Tim
- Rosemary Williams Madge
- Bert Oxley Taxi Driver
- Jill Summers Attendant
- Patricia Roe Evelyn
- Johnnie Tweed Accountant
- Rebecca Storm Tina
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Nearly a Happy Ending FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Nearly a Happy Ending, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nearly a Happy Ending?
Nearly a Happy Ending runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was Nearly a Happy Ending released?
Nearly a Happy Ending was released on May 31, 1980.
Who directed Nearly a Happy Ending?
Nearly a Happy Ending was directed by Baz Taylor.
More films by Baz Taylor Who is in the cast of Nearly a Happy Ending?
Nearly a Happy Ending stars Victoria Wood as Maureen, Julie Walters as Julie and Paul Seed as Tony, among 14 credited actors.
Does Nearly a Happy Ending have a post-credit scene?
No. Nearly a Happy Ending has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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