It Couldn't Happen Here
Originally released in 1988. It Couldn't Happen Here is a music/drama film. directed by Jack Bond. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Neil Tennant, Chris Lowe, and Barbara Windsor
Synopsis
Pet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant embark upon a journey across England - but which England? Is it the half-remembered England of their childhoods, or the brutal reality of Mrs Thatcher's late-eighties England? Along the way they come across many familiar (and sinister) faces. The movie also features some of the Pet Shop Boys' most popular records.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Neil Tennant
as Self
Chris Lowe
as Self
Barbara Windsor
as Seaside Landlady/Neil's mother
Joss Ackland
as Priest/Murderer
Neil Dickson
as Pilot/Car Salesman/Coachman
Gareth Hunt
as Uncle Dredge/Postcard Seller/Ventriloquist
Dominique Barnes
as Girl at the Beach/Girl Hitchhiker/Girl on the Bicycle
Carmen du Sautoy
as Cafe Waitress
Stephanie Buttle
as Dancer
Heavon Grant
as Dancer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
Production Companies
- EMI Films
- Picture Music International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is It Couldn't Happen Here about?
Pet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant embark upon a journey across England - but which England? Is it the half-remembered England of their childhoods, or the brutal reality of Mrs Thatcher's la...
Who directed It Couldn't Happen Here?
It Couldn't Happen Here was directed by Jack Bond.
How long is It Couldn't Happen Here?
It Couldn't Happen Here has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was It Couldn't Happen Here released?
It Couldn't Happen Here was released on June 8, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in It Couldn't Happen Here?
The main cast of It Couldn't Happen Here includes Neil Tennant, Chris Lowe, Barbara Windsor, Joss Ackland, Neil Dickson.