Ewan McGregor, Jim Carter, Ken Colley

A coaliery brass band tries to win a national competition while their local coal mine faces the prospect of a shutdown.

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R, 1 hr. 49 min.

Directed by: Mark Herman

Release Date: May 23, 1997

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DVD Release Date: February 25, 1998

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  • February 11, 2008
    All band music fans must see this. Reminds me of a cross between Billy Elliot and Drumline. Coal may be dead, but music never ever dies. Is it really true that everything, in the end, is political? Really, the most fun I've ever had watching Pete Postlethwaite, ...( read more)and it's a very -- please forgive me -- sweet love story to boot. I've seen Tara Fitzgerald work the camera before, but this time it's official: I'm in love. Tara, you can play flügelhorn with me any time. Ewan, keep at the acting lessons.
  • October 23, 2007
    One of the best FEEL GOOD movies ever made. On par with the Full Monty. A complete gem.
  • July 15, 2007
    Movie about a brass band against the backdrop of coal mining.
  • March 20, 2007
    Sigh...yet another british comedy, the usual formula strictly adhered to, this time with a brass band. The cast is definitely a cut above the usual, but what's the point...?
  • February 13, 2007
    I was it once and remember thinking it was okay. I can't tell you any more. The walls have ears...
  • October 29, 2009
    A lovely British film centred in the fictional town of grimly whihc is based on the mining town Grimethorpe which suffered hardships whilst the pit was being reviewed on whether to close. The Colliery band help through the dark time however alot of the members cannot afford to pl...( read more)ay anymore.

    It has some memorable chracters played by great actors, alwasy adding humour and light heart to the situation when needed. Pete Postethwaite, Ewan Mcgreggor, Jim Carter and Ella Fitzgerald are brilliant.

    Its a brilliant British film with down to earth characters and humour. Its definitely worth seeing.
  • October 5, 2009
    Stephen Tompkison, Ewan McGregor and Pete Postlewaite are absolutely brilliant in their roles and the storyline was so heart warming. Its great to see a true, honest British film with an amazing supporting cast.
  • March 28, 2009
    No thankyou - Not interested
  • February 20, 2009
    wow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch..its got a good cast of actors/actressess thorughout this movie...i think that pete postlewaite, tara fitzgerald, ewan mcgregor all play good parts thorughout this movie...i think that the direc...( read more)tor of this Comedy movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie..i think that this is a good 1990's movie 2 watch its really enjoyable movie 2 watch
  • October 28, 2008
    Completely and utterly British, I love it.

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