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)
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.
DVD Release Date: February 25, 1998
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February 11, 2008
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October 23, 2007
One of the best FEEL GOOD movies ever made. On par with the Full Monty. A complete gem.
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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...?
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February 13, 2007
I was it once and remember thinking it was okay. I can't tell you any more. The walls have ears...
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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)
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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.
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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)
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