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The Short & Curlies
The Short & Curlies

The Short & Curlies

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

17 mins

Rating

6.321/10

Release Date

01 December 1987

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Alison Steadman

Alison Steadman

Betty

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Joy

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Clive

Wendy Nottingham

Wendy Nottingham

Charlene

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