Looks and Smiles
Originally released in 1981. Looks and Smiles is a drama film. directed by Ken Loach.
Starring Graham Green, Carolyn Nicholson, and Tony Pitts
Synopsis
Thatcherism and the Irish troubles provide the backdrop for this study of Mick, a well-meaning youth in Sheffield, who has, unlike Dickens' Pip, no expectations. Mick lives with his parents, works on his motorbike, looks for work, and every two weeks gets his check from the dole. There are no jobs. His best mate Alan joins the army to fix tanks and is sent to Belfast to quell Catholics. At a disco, Mick meets Karen, who works at a shoe shop and lives with her recently-separated mom. Karen misses her dad. She offers Mick emotional stability and a route to adulthood; Alan pitches the army. Does Mick have a future?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British Lion Films
- MK2 Films
- Kestrel Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Looks and Smiles about?
Thatcherism and the Irish troubles provide the backdrop for this study of Mick, a well-meaning youth in Sheffield, who has, unlike Dickens' Pip, no expectations. Mick lives with his parents, works ...
Who directed Looks and Smiles?
Looks and Smiles was directed by Ken Loach.
How long is Looks and Smiles?
Looks and Smiles has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Looks and Smiles released?
Looks and Smiles was released on September 9, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Looks and Smiles?
The main cast of Looks and Smiles includes Graham Green, Carolyn Nicholson, Tony Pitts, Roy Haywood, Phil Askham.