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The Greatest Store in the World
The Greatest Store in the World

The Greatest Store in the World

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Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternative place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

74 mins

Rating

4.8/10

Release Date

24 December 1999

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Dervla Kirwan

Dervla Kirwan

Mum

Elizabeth Earl

Elizabeth Earl

Livvy

Holly Earl

Holly Earl

Angeline

Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi

Mr. Whiskers

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

Santa

Sean Hughes

Sean Hughes

Elf

Helen Schlesinger

Helen Schlesinger

Miss Greystone

Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed

Mr. Scottley

Amanda Symonds

Amanda Symonds

WPC Mathley

Philip Wright

Philip Wright

Mr. Norris

Kelly Knatchbull

Kelly Knatchbull

Scrooge

Devon Anderson

Devon Anderson

David

Rachel Stevens

Rachel Stevens

Rachel

Hannah Spearritt

Hannah Spearritt

Hannah

Paul Cattermole

Paul Cattermole

Paul

Jon Lee

Jon Lee

Jon

Bradley McIntosh

Bradley McIntosh

Bradley

Isla Blair

Isla Blair

Grand Lady

Mark Gould

Mark Gould

Homeless Boy

Samantha Sharp

Samantha Sharp

Kid in Audience

John Owens

John Owens

Camping Dept. Assistant

Jenny Tarren

Jenny Tarren

Bedding Assistant

Sion Lloyd

Sion Lloyd

Sports & Recreation Assistant

Sean Wightman

Sean Wightman

Security Patrolman

Jacqui Gordon-Lawrence

Jacqui Gordon-Lawrence

Maggie

Brigid Zengeni

Brigid Zengeni

Housing Assistant

Jelena Budimir

Jelena Budimir

Mrs Revers

Jo O'Meara

Jo O'Meara

Jo

Tina Barrett

Tina Barrett

Tina

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