In Love with Alma Cogan
7
99 minutes
10/4/2011
Overview
The film revolves around, Norman, a world-weary manager of a pier theatre in a seaside resort. Norman has worked in the theatre for all of his life, but will not accept that the local council, which own the theatre are planning to install more commercial management in an attempt to boost audience numbers. As the story unfolds he realises it may be time to move on and put behind him the ghost of 50s & 60s singer Alma Cogan, who performed at the theatre many years ago. Sandra, his devoted long-suffering assistant and Norman decide to leave the theatre to fulfill her dream of being a professional singer and unexpectedly enjoying a late blossoming romance. From Wikipedia.
Cast List
Roger Lloyd Pack
as Norman
Niamh Cusack
as Sandra
Gwyneth Strong
as Laura
Neil McCaul
as Eddie
Christian Brassington
as George
Keith Barron
as Cedric
John Hurt
as MC
Simon Green
as Julian
Gary Martin
as Larry
Ann Firbank
as Mrs Craske
Terry Molloy
as Barry Bates
Catrine Kirkman
as Alma
Daniel Bardwell
as Young Norman
Richard Pryal
as Young Eddie
Judi Daykin
as Mother
Tom Carver
as Jack 'The Hat' McVitie
Kriss Dillon
as Adonis
Tim Bell
as Mr Whipit