Keep the Aspidistra Flying(1997)
Keep the Aspidistra Flying Synopsis
Gordon Comstock is a copywriter at an ad agency, and his girlfriend Rosemary is a designer. Gordon believes he is a genius, a marvelous poet and quits the ad agency, trying to live on his poems, but poverty soon comes to him.
Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1997) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Robert Bierman, released on November 20, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Helena Bonham Carter, Richard E. Grant, Julian Wadham and Jim Carter. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Bierman
- Writers:
- Alan Plater, George Orwell
- Producers:
- Peter Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Giles Nuttgens
- Composer:
- Mike Batt
- Production:
- BBC Film
- Status:
- Released
Keep the Aspidistra Flying Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helena Bonham Carter
as Rosemary
Richard E. Grant
as Gordon Comstock
Julian Wadham
as Ravelston
Jim Carter
as Erskine
Harriet Walter
as Julia Comstock
Lesley Vickerage
as Hermione
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
as Mrs. Wisbeach
Liz Smith
as Mrs Meakin
John Clegg
as McKechnie
Malcolm Sinclair
as Paul Doring
Ben Miles
as Ravenscroft Waiter
Dorothy Atkinson
as Dora
Key crew
Directed by Robert Bierman, written by Alan Plater and George Orwell, produced by Peter Shaw.
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Keep the Aspidistra Flying Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 20 ratings.
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Keep the Aspidistra Flying – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Keep the Aspidistra Flying online?
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Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Keep the Aspidistra Flying?
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The main cast of Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1997) includes Helena Bonham Carter, Richard E. Grant, Julian Wadham, Jim Carter and Harriet Walter. The film was directed by Robert Bierman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Keep the Aspidistra Flying released?
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Keep the Aspidistra Flying was released on November 20, 1997 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Keep the Aspidistra Flying worth watching?
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Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1997) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.