Last Orders

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(drama)

1989, South London. Jack, an ebullient butcher, has died, and his last orders are to cast his ashes off the Margate Pier. His wife of 50 years, Amy, stays home, with the excuse of a visit to their mentally-disabled daughter. Jack's three closest friends, Ray, Vic, and Lenny - along with Jack's son Vince - head for Margate. Each has memories of Jack and of friendships, family, and conflicts. It's Vince's relationship with his dad that's the most complex, and Ray's long friendship with both Jack and Amy that holds things together. The last orders - to go to Margate and strew the ashes - become an invitation to recall what's done, what's left, and what's important..

actors:

Michael Caine as Jack Dodds
Tom Courtenay as Vic Tucker
David Hemmings as Lenny 'Len'
Bob Hoskins as Ray 'Raysie' Johnson
Helen Mirren as Amy Dodds
Ray Winstone as Vince 'Vincey' Dodds
JJ Feild as Young Jack
Cameron Fitch as Young Vic
Nolan Hemmings as Young Lenny
Anatol Yusef as Young Ray
Kelly Reilly as Young Amy
Stephen McCole as Young Vince
George Innes as the Bartender Bernie
Laura Morelli as June
Sally Hurst as Mandy
directors:
Fred Schepisi
rating:7.20

See also: Drama: Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure

See also: Michael Caine in Quicksand

See also Drama Requiem for a Dream