It Couldn't Happen Here
Watch TrailerPet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant embark upon a journey across England - but which England? Is it the half-remembered England of their childhoods, or the brutal reality of Mrs Thatcher's late-eighties England? Along the way they come across many familiar (and sinister) faces. The movie also features some of the Pet Shop Boys' most popular records.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1988 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Music, Drama, Adventure |
| Director | Jack Bond |
| Runtime | 86 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (14 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
It Couldn't Happen Here has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1988. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Neil Tennant
Self
Chris Lowe
Self
Barbara Windsor
Seaside Landlady/Neil's mother
Joss Ackland
Priest/Murderer
Neil Dickson
Pilot/Car Salesman/Coachman
Gareth Hunt
Uncle Dredge/Postcard Seller/Ventriloquist
Dominique Barnes
Girl at the Beach/Girl Hitchhiker/Girl on the Bicycle
Carmen du Sautoy
Cafe Waitress
Stephanie Buttle
Dancer
Heavon Grant
Dancer
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