The Full Monty / the History Boys [videorecording]
2014
Videos and DVDs
Adapted from Alan Bennett's immensely successful play of the same name, The History Boys focuses on the experiences of eight history students at a grammar school in northern England in the mid 1980s as they attempt to get a place at the top two universities in the country; Oxford and Cambridge. The headmaster of the school is keen to send as many of his pupils to Oxbridge as possible and employs supply teacher Irwin (Stephen Campbell Moore,) to teach them the tricks of trade concerning how to get into Oxford or Cambridge. This style of teaching is contrasted sharply with that of the boys eccentric and maverick English teacher Hector (Richard Griffiths,) and the facts and figures based teaching style of their history teacher Mrs Linnott (Frances De La Tour). The Full Monty:IFCO In hopes of raising a few quid after their steel factory shuts down, a desperate group of working-class blokes in Sheffield decide to form an exotic male dance troupe, a la Chippendales, with one difference despite their, well, average-at-best physiques, they're going to go the full monty, meaning they'll offer their audience total nudity. Surprisingly bittersweet moments and well-intentioned social commentary imbue this raucous, feel-good comedy from England. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Original Musical or Comedy Score. Academy Award: Best Original Musical or Comedy Score.
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Imprint:
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2014.
Collation:
2 DVD videos (191 min) : Dolby Digital.
Credits:
Director, Nicholas Hytner ; Producers, Nicholas Hytner, Kevin Loader ; Screenwriter, Alan Bennett.
Performers:
Cast, Sacha Dhawan, Frances De La Tour, Adrian Scarborough, James Corden, Richard Griffiths, Clive Merrison.
Audience:
IFCO (18): Suitable for 18 years and over. Contains strong sex references and very strong language.
Dewey class:
791.4372
Language:
English
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BRN:
613055
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