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Rattle of a Simple Man

1964 · 92 min Comedy Drama
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

Percy Winthram is a naive young man who still lives at home with his mum. In London for the Cup Final with his friends, he finds himself in a Soho strip club, where he meets blonde hostess Cyrenne. Accepting a bet from friend Ginger, he accompanies Cyrenne back to her flat, and a boast-worthy night of lust seems to be on the cards. However, drained of beer and bravado, Percy's innocence and vulnerability become all too evident.

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Year 1964
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Muriel Box
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (13 votes)

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The film constructs a delicate balance between comedy and pathos, relying on the clash of provincial innocence and metropolitan weariness. It explores the confined space of a flat as an arena for social unmasking.

What lingers after the laughter fades is a quiet meditation on vulnerability and connection that defies crude expectations. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Muriel Box

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