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directed by: Christopher Morahan starring: Bob Peck, Miranda Richardson, Gary Waldhorn, Barry Foster, Reina James  EAN: 5014503420628 Format: PAL Sales Rank: 152857 Related Items: Average Rating:
 Rating:  - An Uncommonly Intelligent Work, Replete With Superior Moments.Produced for the BBC, this fascinating videogram based upon the Prix Italia screenplay of Simon Gray offers a great deal to enjoy, thanks essentially to seamless control of the narrative, along with correctly sustained tension, by director Christopher Morahan. When James Westgate (Bob Peck), a rather restrained Oxford academic, is introduced to the spouse of newly hired faculty member Derek (Barry Foster), James recognizes her as the close companion of his childhood, Penelope or "Patch" (Miranda ... Read More Rating:  - Early Miranda Richardson roleUsually when I see BBC on a video case I avoid it. But this time I decided to check it out because of Miranda Richardson and I'm glad I did. A Oxford professor meets his childhood sweetheart once again. She used to get him into trouble and she hasn't changed yet. Miranda's character is unpredictable and she's great in this role. She wraps the old friend into solving the murder of a fellow named Pilkington. Only things aren't as they seem and there's twists along the way including an unexpected ... Read More Rating:  - Quirky but FunThis movie will keep you guessing until the end. Nothing is ever what it seems. Rating: - Great - even my teenage girls loved it!This one you could definitely watch again!! Never a dull moment. END Rating: - A thinking-person's mysteryEND Browse for similar items by category:
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