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Brassed Off (1996)

R | | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 1 November 1996 (UK)
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The coal mine in a northern English village may be closing, which would also mean the end of the miners' brass band.

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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 10 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards »

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Mrs. Foggan
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Storyline

In existence for a hundred years, Grimley Colliery Brass band is as old as the mine. But the miners are now deciding whether to fight to keep the pit open, and the future for town and band looks bleak. Although the arrival of flugelhorn player Gloria injects some life into the players, and bandleader Danny continues to exhort them to continue in the national competition, frictions and pressures are all too evident. And who's side is Gloria actually on? Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26}

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band | hope | colliery | miner | brass band | See All (91) »

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Fed up with the system. Ticked off at the establishment. And mad about... each other.

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Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language | See all certifications »

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Also Known As:

Tocando el viento  »

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Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£1,674,359 (UK) (15 November 1996)

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$2,560,471 (USA) (8 August 1997)
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Trivia

Nearly twice as many coal mines closed during the two premierships of Harold Wilson (1964-70, 1974-76) than during Margaret Thatcher's premiership. More than 290 coal mines closed under Wilson, compared to about 160 under Thatcher. See more »

Quotes

Harry: It's a bloody euphonium!
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Crazy Credits

The beginning of the closing credits is headed by the silouhette of a trumpet. See more »

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Death Or Glory
Written by Robert Browne Hall (as R. B. Hall)
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Wonderfully warm and human film
13 January 2004 | by (Bracebridge Ont) – See all my reviews

This film has everything: Humour. Poignancy. A message. Human characters. Warmth. A great cast and good story. Interesting locales. Creative techniques. (Watch for the clown scenes and especially the one in the playground.) "Brassed Off" was (and is) a powerful editorial indictment of the Thatcher government of the time. Yet it does not preach other than in the opening and closing credits which are pithy and innovative. Anytime you see something with the Channel Four label on it, you know it will be interesting, provocative and a little different. They outdid themselves on this.
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