Looks and Smiles

feature film, 1981

DIRECTED BY: Ken Loach

Looks and Smiles

CAST:
Graham Green (Michael Walsh),
Carolyn Nicholson (Karen Lodge),
Tony Pitts (Alan Wright),
Roy Haywood (Phil),
Phil Askham (g. Walsh)

SCRIPT:
Barry Hines (prema vlastitom istoimenom romanu)

PHOTOGRAPHY:
Chris Menges

Synopsis:
This is a story about three young people, all of whom are members of the working class in Sheffield. Mick wants to become a mechanic, but his inexperience, lack of luck and bad economic situation hinder him. One night in a club, he meets Karen, an accountant, whose future also does not look bright. Alan, Mick’s friend who applies for the army, completes the social circle.

b/w, 104 minute