The Short & Curlies

Nan
0h 17m
1987
6.345 /10 (29)

Overview

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

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1987-12-01

Top Billed Cast

Alison Steadman

Betty

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Joy

David Thewlis

Clive

Wendy Nottingham

Charlene

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