The Greatest Store in the World(1999)
The Greatest Store in the World Synopsis
Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternative place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels.
The Greatest Store in the World (1999) is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Jane Prowse, released on December 24, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Dervla Kirwan, Elizabeth Earl, Holly Earl and Peter Capaldi. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Jane Prowse
- Writers:
- Alex Shearer
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Wheeler
- Composer:
- Carl Davis
- Production:
- Film and General Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Greatest Store in the World (1999) Trailer
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The Greatest Store in the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dervla Kirwan
as Mum
- Elizabeth Earl
Elizabeth Earl
as Livvy
Holly Earl
as Angeline
Peter Capaldi
as Mr. Whiskers
Ricky Tomlinson
as Santa
Sean Hughes
as Elf
Helen Schlesinger
as Miss Greystone
Brian Blessed
as Mr. Scottley
- Amanda Symonds
Amanda Symonds
as WPC Mathley
Philip Wright
as Mr. Norris
- Kelly Knatchbull
Kelly Knatchbull
as Scrooge
Devon Anderson
as David
Key crew
Directed by Jane Prowse, written by Alex Shearer.
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The Greatest Store in the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Greatest Store in the World – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Greatest Store in the World?
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The main cast of The Greatest Store in the World (1999) includes Dervla Kirwan, Elizabeth Earl, Holly Earl, Peter Capaldi and Ricky Tomlinson. The film was directed by Jane Prowse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Greatest Store in the World released?
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The Greatest Store in the World was released on December 24, 1999 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Greatest Store in the World worth watching?
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The Greatest Store in the World (1999) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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