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Brassed Off (1996)

"Fed up with the system. Ticked off at the establishment. And mad about... each other."

7.019961h 47mEN
ComedyRomanceDrama

Directed by Mark Herman

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 47m

Language

EN

Release

November 1, 1996

Director

Mark Herman

Official Trailer

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Overview

A Yorkshire coal mine is threatened with closure and the only hope is for the men to enter their Grimley Colliery Brass Band into a national competition. They believe they have no hope until Gloria appears carrying her Flugelhorn. At first mocked for being a woman, she soon becomes the only chance f...

Cast

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Andy Barrow

Tara Fitzgerald

Tara Fitzgerald

Gloria

Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite

Danny

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Harry

Stephen Tompkinson

Stephen Tompkinson

Phil

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

Jim

Sue Johnston

Sue Johnston

Vera

Peter Martin

Peter Martin

Ernie

Melanie Hill

Melanie Hill

Sandra

Mary Healey

Mary Healey

Ida

Lill Roughley

Lill Roughley

Rita

Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn

Simmo

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Brassed Off (1996), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A Yorkshire coal mine is threatened with closure and the only hope is for the men to enter their Grimley Colliery Brass Band into a national competition. They believe they have no hope until Gloria appears carrying her Flugelhorn. At first mocked for being a woman, she soon becomes the only chance for the band to win.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Brassed Off. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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