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The Fattest Man in Britain (2009): Cast

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The Fattest Man in Britain is a 2009 comedy drama directed by David Blair, starring Timothy Spall as Georgie Godwin, Bobby Ball and Frances Barber. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Fattest Man in Britain (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
David Blair
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Fattest Man in Britain About?

The premise of The Fattest Man in Britain without spoilers.

Georgie Godwin, Britain’s fattest man, is exploited as a tourist attraction by his scheming cab‑driver‑agent Morris. His only regular outside contact is his devoted neighbour Janice, until a pregnant teenager named Amy, fleeing an abusive boyfriend, moves in as his lodger. Amy attempts to help Georgie adopt a healthier life, but Morris is determined to stop any change that might ruin his lucrative gimmick.

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Cast & crew

The Fattest Man in Britain Cast & Characters

Timothy Spall leads the cast as Georgie Godwin, with Bobby Ball as Morris and Frances Barber as Janice. Directed by David Blair; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Blair

More films directed by David Blair: Care, Hurricane, Reg and The Sighting.

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Cars in The Fattest Man in Britain

1 car on screen: the 1992 LTI Fairway.

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The Fattest Man in Britain FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fattest Man in Britain, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Fattest Man in Britain?

The Fattest Man in Britain runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Fattest Man in Britain released?

The Fattest Man in Britain was released on December 20, 2009.

Who directed The Fattest Man in Britain?

The Fattest Man in Britain was directed by David Blair.

More films by David Blair

Who is in the cast of The Fattest Man in Britain?

The Fattest Man in Britain stars Timothy Spall as Georgie Godwin, Bobby Ball as Morris and Frances Barber as Janice, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Fattest Man in Britain have a post-credit scene?

No. The Fattest Man in Britain has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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