That Sinking Feeling (1979)
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Bill Forsyth displays some of the fey quirkiness that would distinguish his later, better-known directorial efforts in 1979's That Sinking Feeling. The film details the misadventures of four aimless Scottish youths, who impulsively steal a shipment of stainless-steel sinks. Once they've made off with their booty, the boys have quite a time unloading it on prospective buyers. Much of the humor is verbal, which can be a trial for viewers unwilling to decipher the cast's thick Glasgow accents. That
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Robert Buchanan
Ronnie -
John Hughes
Vic -
Billy Greenlees
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Douglas Sannachan
Simmy -
Alan Love
Alec -
John Gordon Sinclair
Andy -
Danny Benson
Policeman -
Eddie Burt
Van Driver -
Tom Mannion
Doctor -
Margaret Adams
Gang Girl -
Alex Mackenzie
Tramp -
Janette Rankin
Mary -
Dave Scott
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David Scott Milton
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A witty, gentle, breezy, low-brow, low-key comedy ... .
A breezy escape with just the right dash of whimsy.
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