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Still from The Short & Curlies — The Short & Curlies (1987) — Mike LeighPhotographed by Roger Pratt

Poster for The Short & Curlies

The Short & Curlies

English / 1987 / 17m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy Romance TV Movie

Letterboxd: 3.44/5·4.5K ratings·1.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A short comedy by Mike Leigh about the romance between a young woman and a man who communicates only through jokes and humor...

Included in
Valentine’s Shorts
Position 6
Included in
Directed by Mike Leigh
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorMike Leigh

WriterMike Leigh

CinematographerRoger Pratt

Composer

EditorJon Gregory

ProducerVictor Glynn

Cast

Alison Steadmanas Betty

Sylvestra Le Touzelas Joy

David Thewlisas Clive

Wendy Nottinghamas Charlene

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for Naked

Naked1993

Both directed by Mike Leigh, and both starring David Thewlis

Or

Life Is Sweet1990Both directed by Mike Leigh, and both starring Alison Steadman
Nuts in May1976Both directed by Mike Leigh, and both starring Alison Steadman

The Short & Curlies (1987) | Criteria