Beautiful Thing

MA 15+
1h 32m
1996
7.2 /10 (327)

An urban fairytale.

Overview

Set during a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, where three teenagers edge towards adulthood.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1996-06-21

Top Billed Cast

Glen Berry

Jamie Gangel

Scott Neal

Steven Pearce

Linda Henry

Sandra Gangel

Tameka Empson

Leah

Ben Daniels

Tony

Meera Syal

Miss Chauhan

Garry Cooper

Ronnie Pearce

Jeillo Edwards

Rose

Terry Duggan

Kevin

Anna Karen

Marlene

Julia-Lee Smith

Gina

Daniel Bowers

Trevor

Martin Walsh

Mr Bennett

Jonathan Harvey

Petra

Marlene Sidaway

Betty

John Benfield

Rodney Barr

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