Mike Leigh Director, Screenwriter David Thewlis Johnny Actor Lesley Sharp Louise Klemser Actor Katrin Cartlidge Sophie, Louise's Roomate Actor Greg Cruttwell Jeremy G. Smart aka Sebastian Hawks Actor Claire Skinner Sandra the Nurse Actor Peter Wight Brian the Nightwatchman Actor Ewen Bremner Archie Actor Susan Vidler Maggie, Archie's Girl Actor Deborah MacLaren Woman in Window Actor Gina McKee Cafe Girl Actor Simon Channing Williams Producer Andrew Dickson Original Music Dick Pope Cinematographer Jon Gregory Film Editing Susie Parriss Casting Paddy Stern Casting Alison Chitty Production Design Eve Stewart Art Director