Hobson's Choice (1962)
Maggie Hobson (Patricia Routledge) decides to marry Willie Mossop (Michael Caine), the gifted but underpaid bootmaker in her father's shop. Despite Willie's objections, they marry and set up for themselves and, within just one year, take almost all of Henry Hobson's trade. Hobson (John Barrie), a heavy drinker, is told by his doctor that one of his daughters must return home to look after him but they all refuse apart from Maggie who, seeing her chance, agrees to help but on one condition: Willie is to take over the business, with Hobson relegated to the position of a sleeping partner with no say in the running of the shop.
Director: Stuart Latham
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: September 25, 1962
Cast
- John Barrie - Henry Hobson
- Patricia Routledge - Maggie Hobson
- Michael Caine - Willie Mossop
- Christine Hargreaves - Alice Hobson
- June Barrie - Vicky Hobson
- Graham Rigby - Jim Heeler
- Jane Eccles - Mrs Hepworth
- Cameron Hall - Tubby Wadlow
- Ron Falk - Freddy Beenstock
- Louise Jervis - Ada Figgins
Screenplay
Production: Granada Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stuart Latham
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hobson's Choice about?
- Maggie Hobson (Patricia Routledge) decides to marry Willie Mossop (Michael Caine), the gifted but underpaid bootmaker in her father's shop. Despite Willie's objections, they marry and set up for themselves and, within just one year, take almost all of Henry Hobson's trade. Hobson (John Barrie), a heavy drinker, is told by his doctor that one of his daughters must return home to look after him but they all refuse apart from Maggie who, seeing her chance, agrees to help but on one condition: Willie is to take over the business, with Hobson relegated to the position of a sleeping partner with no say in the running of the shop.
- Who directed Hobson's Choice?
- Hobson's Choice was directed by Stuart Latham.
- Who stars in Hobson's Choice?
- Hobson's Choice stars John Barrie, Patricia Routledge, Michael Caine, Christine Hargreaves, June Barrie, Graham Rigby.
- How long is Hobson's Choice?
- Hobson's Choice has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Hobson's Choice?
- Hobson's Choice is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Hobson's Choice produced?
- Hobson's Choice was produced in United Kingdom.