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The Big Swap
The Big Swap

The Big Swap

Genres

Drama

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In this British drama, Ellen (Sorcha Brooks) and Jack (Antony Edridge) recall a time when they traded partners, and their remarks set a partner-swapping party in motion among four other couples. As the long night's journey into sex progresses, various fears and anxieties surface. Shown at Montreal's 1997 World Film Festival and the 1997 San Sebastian Film Festival.

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Budget

$50

Revenue

$60

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

116 mins

Rating

4.2/10

Release Date

11 June 1998

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Mark Adams

Mark Adams

Sam

Mark Caven

Mark Caven

Michael

Allison Egan

Allison Egan

Eve

Jackie Sawiris

Jackie Sawiris

Sydney

Kevin Howarth

Kevin Howarth

Julian

Thierry Harcourt

Thierry Harcourt

Sorcha Brooks

Sorcha Brooks

Richard Cherry

Richard Cherry

Clark Hayes

Clark Hayes

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