Lucky Break(2001)
Lucky Break Synopsis
Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the governor to stage a musical in an old chapel next to the prison's outer wall. He rounds up volunteer actors and puts his escape plan into production. Two other barriers, besides the wall, confront him: the arrival of a nasty inmate, John Toombes, who insists on joining the escape, and Jimmy's feelings of attraction for Anabel, a social worker who agrees to appear in the play. Opening night approaches: is this Jimmy's breakout performance?
Lucky Break (2001) is a comedy and crime film directed by Peter Cattaneo, released on August 24, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars James Nesbitt, Olivia Williams, Timothy Spall and Christopher Plummer. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Cattaneo
- Writers:
- Stephen Fry, Ronan Bennett
- Producers:
- Peter Cattaneo, Barnaby Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Alwin H. Küchler
- Composer:
- Anne Dudley
- Production:
- Lucky Break Productions, Fragile Films, Film4 Productions, Senator Film, Miramax, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Lucky Break (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Lucky Break before you stream it.
Lucky Break Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Nesbitt
as James 'Jimmy' Hands
Olivia Williams
as Annabel
Timothy Spall
as Cliff
Christopher Plummer
as Graham Mortimer
Bill Nighy
as Roger
Lennie James
as Rudy
Ron Cook
as Perry
Peter Wight
as George Barratt
Celia Imrie
as Amy
Raymond Waring
as Darren
- John Pierce Jones
John Pierce Jones
as Mad Lenny
Peter McNamara
as Ward
Key crew
Directed by Peter Cattaneo, written by Stephen Fry and Ronan Bennett, produced by Peter Cattaneo and Barnaby Thompson.
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Lucky Break Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 39 ratings.
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Lucky Break – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lucky Break online?
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Lucky Break (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Lucky Break?
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The main cast of Lucky Break (2001) includes James Nesbitt, Olivia Williams, Timothy Spall, Christopher Plummer and Bill Nighy. The film was directed by Peter Cattaneo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lucky Break released?
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Lucky Break was released on August 24, 2001 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Lucky Break worth watching?
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Lucky Break (2001) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lucky Break?
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Yes. The official Lucky Break trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.