The read
It runs a compact 1h 1m.
Synopsis
George and Betty, a middle-class English couple, have just moved into a big Edwardian house in London and are throwing a party to celebrate. Unfortunately, after ten days none of their furniture has arrived, having been sent to Carlisle by mistake, three of the four toilets don't work and cracks are starting to appear in the ceiling. However, nothing can dent their determination to have a good time.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Lindsay AndersonDirector
- Alan BennettWriter
- George FentonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John MoffattGeorge
- Isabel DeanBetty
- Philip StoneHarold
- Frank GrimesGlyn
- Peter JeffreyRufus
- Rachel RobertsPauline
- Jill BennettStella
- Peter BennettDickie
- Valentine DyallOscar
- Cathleen NesbittMother
- Adele LeighFemale Entertainer
- David KingMale Entertainer