Wide-Eyed and Legless (1993)
Diana and Deric have an ideal marriage: they thrive in each other's company, they're funny, and they enjoy their two grown children and Deric's dotty mother; the trouble is, Diana can no longer walk and her malady defies medical diagnosis. To care for Diana, Deric is letting his business slide, but at a civic luncheon, he is seated next to Aileen Armitage, a novelist who is blind. They have a nice time, and on the sly, Diana contacts Aileen to made an odd request. Diana's declining health and her resolve bring this triangle of unlikely friends to a surprising place.
Director: Richard Loncraine
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: September 5, 1993
Cast
- Julie Walters - Diana Longden
- Jim Broadbent - Deric Longden
- Thora Hird - Deric's Mother
- Sian Thomas - Aileen Armitage
- Andrew Lancel - Nick Longden
- Moya Brady - Sheila
- Anastasia Mulrooney - Sally Longden
- Angela Walsh - Karen
- Ann Rye - Joan
- Francesca Cox - Minnie Bonsall
Screenplay
- Deric Longden (Book)
- Jack Rosenthal
Music: Colin Towns
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard Loncraine
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wide-Eyed and Legless about?
- Diana and Deric have an ideal marriage: they thrive in each other's company, they're funny, and they enjoy their two grown children and Deric's dotty mother; the trouble is, Diana can no longer walk and her malady defies medical diagnosis. To care for Diana, Deric is letting his business slide, but at a civic luncheon, he is seated next to Aileen Armitage, a novelist who is blind. They have a nice time, and on the sly, Diana contacts Aileen to made an odd request. Diana's declining health and her resolve bring this triangle of unlikely friends to a surprising place.
- Who directed Wide-Eyed and Legless?
- Wide-Eyed and Legless was directed by Richard Loncraine.
- Who stars in Wide-Eyed and Legless?
- Wide-Eyed and Legless stars Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Thora Hird, Sian Thomas, Andrew Lancel, Moya Brady.
- How long is Wide-Eyed and Legless?
- Wide-Eyed and Legless has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Wide-Eyed and Legless?
- Wide-Eyed and Legless is a TV Movie, Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was Wide-Eyed and Legless produced?
- Wide-Eyed and Legless was produced in United Kingdom.