Undertaking Betty
"Sometimes finding true love can be the death of you."
Originally released in 2002. Undertaking Betty is a comedy/romance film. directed by Nick Hurran.
Starring Brenda Blethyn, Alfred Molina, and Christopher Walken
Synopsis
A politician's wife and the mortician who has secretly loved her for years plan to fake her death so they can run away together.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (111 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.9M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Brenda Blethyn
as Betty Rhys-Jones
Alfred Molina
as Boris Plots
Christopher Walken
as Frank Featherbed
Naomi Watts
as Meredith Mainwaring
Robert Pugh
as Hugh Rhys-Jones
Hannah Higgins
as Young Betty
Joshua Jenkins
as Young Boris
Shaun Phillips
as Young Hugh
Menna Trussler
as Dilys Rhys-Jones
Jerry Springer
as Himself
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,868,949
Production Companies
- Spice Factory
- Snowfall Films
- Great British Films
- Miramax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Undertaking Betty about?
A politician's wife and the mortician who has secretly loved her for years plan to fake her death so they can run away together.
Who directed Undertaking Betty?
Undertaking Betty was directed by Nick Hurran.
How long is Undertaking Betty?
Undertaking Betty has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Undertaking Betty released?
Undertaking Betty was released on December 4, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Undertaking Betty?
The main cast of Undertaking Betty includes Brenda Blethyn, Alfred Molina, Christopher Walken, Naomi Watts, Robert Pugh.
Is Undertaking Betty worth watching?
Undertaking Betty has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 111 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.