The Greatest Store in the World (1999): Cast
The Greatest Store in the World is a 1999 family drama directed by Jane Prowse, starring Holly Earl as Angeline, Peter Capaldi and Brian Blessed. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Jane Prowse
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Film and General Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Greatest Store in the World About?
The premise of The Greatest Store in the World without spoilers.
Geraldine and her daughters Livvie and Angeline are homeless in London until their van explodes. After fleeing miserable temporary housing, they sneak into Scottley’s, the city’s premier department store, and hide there. They must keep the secret from the watchful doorman Brian—whom they nickname Mr. Whiskers—and outwit two clumsy thieves plotting to steal the store’s jewels.
The Greatest Store in the World Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- store
- department store
- doorman
- van
- girl
- christmas
- sister sister relationship
- homelessness
- single mother
- security guard
- mother daughter relationship
- teenage girl
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- family relationships
- burglar
- london england
- based on novel
The Greatest Store in the World Cast & Characters
Holly Earl leads the cast as Angeline, with Peter Capaldi as Mr. Whiskers and Brian Blessed as Mr. Scottley. Directed by Jane Prowse; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jane Prowse
- Holly Earl as Angeline
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Peter Capaldi as Mr. Whiskers -
Brian Blessed as Mr. Scottley - Ricky Tomlinson as Santa
Also Starring in The Greatest Store in the World
· 25 more- Isla Blair Grand Lady
- Dervla Kirwan Mum
- Sean Hughes Elf
- Hannah Spearritt Hannah
- Jon Lee Jon
- John Owens Camping Dept. Assistant
- Helen Schlesinger Miss Greystone
- Philip Wright Mr. Norris
- Rachel Stevens Rachel
- Paul Cattermole Paul
- Tina Barrett Tina
- Jo O'Meara Jo
- Bradley McIntosh Bradley
- Brigid Zengeni Housing Assistant
- Amanda Symonds WPC Mathley
- Jenny Tarren Bedding Assistant
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- Devon Anderson David
- Jacqui Gordon-Lawrence Maggie
- Elizabeth Earl Livvy
- Kelly Knatchbull Scrooge
- Samantha Sharp Kid in Audience
- Mark Gould Homeless Boy
- Sion Lloyd Sports & Recreation Assistant
- Sean Wightman Security Patrolman
- Jelena Budimir Mrs Revers
The Greatest Store in the World Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Greatest Store in the World.
Cars in The Greatest Store in the World
13 cars on screen, including the 1953 Bedford A 2Z Ambulance and the 1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1953 Bedford A 2Z Ambulance Minor role -
1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role -
LTI Fairway Minor role -
1952 Morris-Commercial J-Type Minor role
The Greatest Store in the World Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Das tollste Kaufhaus der Welt” and “Noël dans le plus grand magasin du monde”.
- Also known as
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- Das tollste Kaufhaus der Welt
- Noël dans le plus grand magasin du monde
- 世界上最大的商店
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The Greatest Store in the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Greatest Store in the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Greatest Store in the World?
The Greatest Store in the World runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was The Greatest Store in the World released?
The Greatest Store in the World was released on December 24, 1999.
Who directed The Greatest Store in the World?
The Greatest Store in the World was directed by Jane Prowse.
More films by Jane Prowse Who is in the cast of The Greatest Store in the World?
The Greatest Store in the World stars Holly Earl as Angeline, Peter Capaldi as Mr. Whiskers and Brian Blessed as Mr. Scottley, among 29 credited actors.
Does The Greatest Store in the World have a post-credit scene?
No. The Greatest Store in the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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