The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Georgie Godwin is the fattest man in Britain. A tourist attraction, thanks to greedy 'agent, cabbie Morris. Devoted neighbour Janice is Georgie's only other regular outside contact until he meets Amy, a pregnant teenager fleeing a violent boyfriend ,whom he takes in as a lodger. Amy tries to help Georgie change his lifestyle, but Morris is more than keen to stop her ruining his tourist attraction.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- David BlairDirector
- Caroline AherneWriter
- Jeff PopeWriter
- Badly Drawn BoyOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Timothy SpallGeorgie Godwin
- Bobby BallMorris
- Frances BarberJanice
- Aisling LoftusAmy
- David WilliamsMad Bob
- Archie LalRaj
- Reba DuttaNana
- Richard RiddellJoe
- Brendan O'CarrollFather O'Flaherty
- Alice BarryJoyce
- Tim WoodwardMorley Raisin
- Mark ChattertonRichard Barter
Themes
exploitationoverweight mancomplicated birthobesityice creameating disorder