Starter for 10 (2006)
In 1985, against the backdrop of Thatcherism, Brian Jackson enrolls in the University of Bristol, a scholarship boy from seaside Essex with a love of knowledge for its own sake and a childhood spent watching University Challenge, a college quiz show. At Bristol he tries out for the Challenge team and falls under the spell of Alice, a lovely blond with an extensive sexual past.
Director: Tom Vaughan
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: September 13, 2006
Cast
- James McAvoy - Brian Jackson
- Alice Eve - Alice Harbinson
- Rebecca Hall - Rebecca Epstein
- Catherine Tate - Julie Jackson
- Dominic Cooper - Spencer
- Benedict Cumberbatch - Patrick Watts
- James Corden - Tone
- Mark Gatiss - Bamber Gascoigne
- Guy Henry - Dr. Morrison
- John Henshaw - Des
Screenplay
- David Nicholls (Novel)
- David Nicholls (Screenplay)
Music: Blake Neely
Cinematography: Ashley Rowe
Editing: Heather Persons, Jon Harris
Production: Scion Films, BBC Film, HBO Films, Neal Street Productions, Playtone, Scamp Film and Theatre Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
scholarship, fight, politics, protest, quiz, love, marijuana, university, theft, injury
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Starter for 10 about?
- In 1985, against the backdrop of Thatcherism, Brian Jackson enrolls in the University of Bristol, a scholarship boy from seaside Essex with a love of knowledge for its own sake and a childhood spent watching University Challenge, a college quiz show. At Bristol he tries out for the Challenge team and falls under the spell of Alice, a lovely blond with an extensive sexual past.
- Who directed Starter for 10?
- Starter for 10 was directed by Tom Vaughan.
- Who stars in Starter for 10?
- Starter for 10 stars James McAvoy, Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall, Catherine Tate, Dominic Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch.
- How long is Starter for 10?
- Starter for 10 has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Starter for 10?
- Starter for 10 is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Starter for 10 produced?
- Starter for 10 was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Starter for 10?
- The themes of Starter for 10 include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Moving Relationship Stories.