It Couldn't Happen Here(1988)
It Couldn't Happen Here Synopsis
Pet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant embark upon a journey across England - but which England? Is it the half-remembered England of their childhoods, or the brutal reality of Mrs Thatcher's late-eighties England? Along the way they come across many familiar (and sinister) faces. The movie also features some of the Pet Shop Boys' most popular records.
It Couldn't Happen Here (1988) is a music, drama and adventure film directed by Jack Bond, released on June 8, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Neil Tennant, Chris Lowe, Barbara Windsor and Joss Ackland. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Bond
- Writers:
- Jack Bond, James Dillon
- Producers:
- Jack Bond
- Cinematographer:
- Simon Archer
- Composer:
- Neil Tennant
- Production:
- EMI Films, Picture Music International
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Status:
- Released
It Couldn't Happen Here (1988) Trailer
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It Couldn't Happen Here Cast & Crew
Main cast
Neil Tennant
as Self
Chris Lowe
as Self
Barbara Windsor
as Seaside Landlady/Neil's mother
Joss Ackland
as Priest/Murderer
Neil Dickson
as Pilot/Car Salesman/Coachman
Gareth Hunt
as Uncle Dredge/Postcard Seller/Ventriloquist
- Dominique Barnes
Dominique Barnes
as Girl at the Beach/Girl Hitchhiker/Girl on the Bicycle
Carmen du Sautoy
as Cafe Waitress
Stephanie Buttle
as Dancer
Heavon Grant
as Dancer
Natalie Roles
as Dancer
- Chris Tudor
Chris Tudor
as Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Jack Bond, written by Jack Bond and James Dillon, produced by Jack Bond.
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It Couldn't Happen Here Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 16 ratings.
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It Couldn't Happen Here – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch It Couldn't Happen Here online?
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It Couldn't Happen Here (1988) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in It Couldn't Happen Here?
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The main cast of It Couldn't Happen Here (1988) includes Neil Tennant, Chris Lowe, Barbara Windsor, Joss Ackland and Neil Dickson. The film was directed by Jack Bond. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It Couldn't Happen Here released?
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It Couldn't Happen Here was released on June 8, 1988 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is It Couldn't Happen Here worth watching?
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It Couldn't Happen Here (1988) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for It Couldn't Happen Here?
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