one of my favourite movies of all time... 30 years ago when anyone told me to do anything at work, I'd reply saying "yes Mr. Robbo"... they never understood it.. my little joke to myself... and Shirley Anne Field played her part beautifully. The kitchen sink drama genre had a revival in the late 80's as I remember, but I've always been surprised that there haven't been any remakes since... I reckon there's an opportunity missed there
This movie is a favorite of mine. I was born in the small fishing town of San Pedro California. My Yugoslavian Grandfather came to America and made his money in the fishing business. My Father came from Ireland and made his living with the San Pedro Water Department working hard all his life and making a good living. Many English movies show the hardships of working class both in the past and now in England. My favorite writer is Catherine Cookson who wrote over 100 books and movies made from them of the poor in England and the rich and the contrast of both.She was honored at a Literary writer and the movies made from her books are amazingly real and beautiful in scenery.
5:59 "Tagg" advertisement on back of bus - that's C.S.Tagg, electrical contractors, my dad worked for them, he reckoned the boss, Charlie Tagg, fled to South Africa with the pension money or some such funds. I still have what must be the world's only cricket jumper with C.S.Tagg colours.
One of the coolest characters in british film- salute Mr Finney. you bought Arthur to life in such a wonderful way. the theme music is damn classic too. "the rest is propaganda!"
Brilliant film Finney at his best, and what a superb performance he did as Churchill in the BBC film The Gathering Storm,he is the best actor to take on the Churchill role ever.
Great times. My grandmas bungalow backed onto the Raleigh factory. There was a huge brick wall about 40 feet high that enclosed the site. Sadly long gone
@@ColtraneTaylor Yes, a lot of people watched tv then. A lot watch it now, despite the technology changing. *My point* was that - if only as a posture - rejecting television was at least *stereotyped* as a form of rebellion. Now, people who think of themselves as nonconformists think *we should look at them* on screen.
@@spb7883 Yes, but a problem then and now is that we are seeing the nonconformists on screens. It's not a very valuable message saying 'we should turn off our screens' from off a screen. This is why I go straight to the comments, I watch the news but not some social media person.
The RN PO is wearing a Kings Crown badged uniform..ok for pre -1953 but not for when it was filmed. He could be an old salt though cocking a snook and regs though
Love this film and love albert finney❤
one of my favourite movies of all time... 30 years ago when anyone told me to do anything at work, I'd reply saying "yes Mr. Robbo"... they never understood it.. my little joke to myself... and Shirley Anne Field played her part beautifully. The kitchen sink drama genre had a revival in the late 80's as I remember, but I've always been surprised that there haven't been any remakes since... I reckon there's an opportunity missed there
Yes this country is lacking gritty films like this. Kitchen Sink Drama forever.
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I love movies like this and I also have it on DVD.
What were those 80s films? Any humour in them?
@@ColtraneTaylor check out High Hopes by Mike Leigh (1988)
Absolutely superb movie,nothing like it today produced.
5.20 am.
They don't make films as excellent as this anymore; about real life. I was ten when this was made - it was a different world!
This movie is a favorite of mine. I was born in the small fishing town of San Pedro California. My Yugoslavian Grandfather came to America and made his money in the fishing business. My Father came from Ireland and made his living with the San Pedro Water Department working hard all his life and making a good living. Many English movies show the hardships of working class both in the past and now in England. My favorite writer is Catherine Cookson who wrote over 100 books and movies made from them of the poor in England and the rich and the contrast of both.She was honored at a Literary writer and the movies made from her books are amazingly real and beautiful in scenery.
5:59 "Tagg" advertisement on back of bus - that's C.S.Tagg, electrical contractors, my dad worked for them, he reckoned the boss, Charlie Tagg, fled to South Africa with the pension money or some such funds. I still have what must be the world's only cricket jumper with C.S.Tagg colours.
One of the coolest characters in british film- salute Mr Finney. you bought Arthur to life in such a wonderful way. the theme music is damn classic too. "the rest is propaganda!"
Perfectly captures the squalor of the period
One of the best movies
Albert Finney playing Arthur Seaton and brilliant in the role
the classic rebel without a clue.
To say the least Arthur is very cheeky .
BEST FILM EVER MADE
Brilliant film Finney at his best, and what a superb performance he did as Churchill in the BBC film The Gathering Storm,he is the best actor to take on the Churchill role ever.
Filmed in Nottingham my birthplace
Nottingham. At one time 2 girls for every boy.
Great times. My grandmas bungalow backed onto the Raleigh factory. There was a huge brick wall about 40 feet high that enclosed the site. Sadly long gone
Ayup duck.
Brilliant music...
You would never guess this young guy would be Ed Masry in Erin Brokovich
6:10 The man in the suit is Peter Sallis who played Clegg in Last of the Summer Wine and voiced Wallace in Wallace & Gromit.
Imagine a time when *youth* looked down on watching a screen.
Imagine a time when the adults were glued to the screen.
@@ColtraneTaylor They no longer are?
@@spb7883 I was saying that those times weren't as clever and free from tv watching as you suggest.
@@ColtraneTaylor Yes, a lot of people watched tv then. A lot watch it now, despite the technology changing. *My point* was that - if only as a posture - rejecting television was at least *stereotyped* as a form of rebellion. Now, people who think of themselves as nonconformists think *we should look at them* on screen.
@@spb7883 Yes, but a problem then and now is that we are seeing the nonconformists on screens. It's not a very valuable message saying 'we should turn off our screens' from off a screen. This is why I go straight to the comments, I watch the news but not some social media person.
And after this…you shall all go forth and watch This Sporting Life 👍
I think I may be on the verge of a kitchen sink frenzy.
there's nowt wrong wi' that owd lad
Young Peter Sallis at the bar, ‘clegg’ from last of the summer wine
Eddie from love thy neighbour, Jack Smethurst.
Is that Peter Sallis 6:18
yep
@@jonnyrocket3659 LOL Gromit where are you :)
brilliant, where can i watch full film, thank you
That lad would be an 80 year old know if he is still alive
Albert Finney died Feb 2019 aged 82 - what a brilliant actor he was.
i think he was about 23 or 24 when this was filmed. he died quite recently. lived life to the full.
great to watch a movie without political correction
Uhh?
Too correct to be honest! Such are many movies today.
Another victim of the culture war I see… sort yourself out mark
You think? That period had its own political correctness. You couldn't swear or say anything blasphemous. Most films were very banal and unrealistic.
@@gomey70 This one?
The RN PO is wearing a Kings Crown badged uniform..ok for pre -1953 but not for when it was filmed. He could be an old salt though cocking a snook and regs though
How
Exactly
your very concise Joanna, but a catch your drift.
Peter Salis aka Norman Clegg from LOTSW in this film