One Foot in the Algarve (1993): Cast
One Foot in the Algarve is a 1993 comedy drama directed by Susan Belbin, starring Doreen Mantle as Jean Warboys, Edward de Souza and Peter Cook. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Susan Belbin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is One Foot in the Algarve About?
The premise of One Foot in the Algarve without spoilers.
The Meldrews family set off for a sun‑soaked Portuguese vacation accompanied by Mrs Warboys, who is eager to meet her pen‑pal Alfonso in person. Meanwhile, photographer Martin Trout trails them, convinced the roll of film he misplaced is in their possession.
One Foot in the Algarve Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- briton abroad
- welterweight boxer
- compromising photograph
- film roll
- macguffin
- pulled over by the police
- misunderstanding
- trapped in a room
- reference to oliver twist
- beach
- aftershave
- heimlich maneuver
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- saving someone's life
- lipstick on face
- love interest
- pen pal
- ramming a car
- assumed dead
- hiding in a wardrobe
- summer holiday
- holiday romance
- foreign holiday
- seaside holiday
- family holiday photos
- neglected wife
- identifying a dead body
- urinated on by animal
- animal urinates indoors
- wine cellar
- body part in title
- location in title
- cliff diving
- villa
- portugal
- holiday
- donkey
- boxer
- widower
- vacation
- severed foot
- paparazzi
- faked death
- dilapidated house
One Foot in the Algarve Cast & Characters
Doreen Mantle leads the cast as Jean Warboys, with Edward de Souza as Alfonso and Peter Cook as Martin Trout. Directed by Susan Belbin; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Susan Belbin
- Doreen Mantle as Jean Warboys
- Edward de Souza as Alfonso
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Peter Cook as Martin Trout -
Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew
Also Starring in One Foot in the Algarve
· 25 more- Craig Ferguson Glaswegian
- Joan Sims Lady on Plane
- João Lagarto Cabbie
- Annette Crosbie Margaret Meldrew
- Maria d'Aires Mortuary Assistant
- Lídia Franco Maria
- Louis Mahoney Humphrey
- João D'Ávila Mortuary Assistant
- Eamonn Walker Hugo
- Luís Zagalo Photo Shop Owner
- Anna Nicholas Isabella
- Paulo Filipe
- Marina Albuquerque
- Jorge Sequerra Coastguard
- José Gomes Farmworker
- Augusto Portela Policeman
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- Benjamim Falcão Old Man
- André Maia Fisherman
- Louise Duprey Shirley
- Alexandra Leite Shop Attendant (uncredited)
- Eduardo Viana Policeman
- Margarida Rosa Rodrigues Waitress
- Jorge Parente Farmworker
- Karl Lear Background Actor (uncredited)
- Claire Porter Girl in Pool (uncredited)
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One Foot in the Algarve FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of One Foot in the Algarve, each answered in a sentence.
How long is One Foot in the Algarve?
One Foot in the Algarve runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was One Foot in the Algarve released?
One Foot in the Algarve was released on December 26, 1993.
Who directed One Foot in the Algarve?
One Foot in the Algarve was directed by Susan Belbin.
Who is in the cast of One Foot in the Algarve?
One Foot in the Algarve stars Doreen Mantle as Jean Warboys, Edward de Souza as Alfonso and Peter Cook as Martin Trout, among 29 credited actors.
Does One Foot in the Algarve have a post-credit scene?
No. One Foot in the Algarve has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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