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The Full Monty (Original title)
Dates: 1997 (Copyright), 29 August 1997 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom

Director: Peter Cattaneo

Synopsis: Comedy set in Sheffield, about a group of unemployed steel workers who try to turn themselves into a successful male striptease act.

Genre:
Comedy

Subject:
Male strippers
Releases
Date: 29 August 1997Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 91 mins 27 secs - Length: 8230 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: 20th Century Fox International (UK)

Credits (62)
©: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Production Company: Redwave Films, [Production Company]: Bodger Films, Producer: Uberto Pasolini, [Producer]: Kate Ledger, Co-producer: Polly Leys, Co-producer: Paul Bucknor, Associate Producer: Lesley Stewart, Production Co-ordinator: Kate Ledger, Location Manager: Robert How, 2nd Unit [Director]: Natasha Ross, 2nd Unit [Photography]: Danny Cohen, 2nd Unit [Sound]: Geoff Tookey, 2nd Unit [Photography]: Chris Roach, 2nd Unit [Costumes]: Dennis Brack, 2nd Unit [Script Supervisor]: Victoria Pike, 2nd Unit [Location Manager]: Harry Boyd, Assistant Director (1st): David Gilchrist, Assistant Director (2nd): Claire Hughes, Assistant Director (3rd): Ben Johnson, Script Supervisor: Cathy Doubleday, Casting: Susie Figgis, Written by: Simon Beaufoy, Director of Photography: John de Borman, 2nd Unit Photographer: Peter Sinclair, Camera Operator: David Worley, Steadicam: Simon Bray, Peter Cavaciuti, Special Effects: Ian Rowley, Editor: Nick Moore, Editor: David Freeman, Production Designer: Max Gottlieb, Art Director: Chris Roope, Costume Designer: Jill Taylor, Make-up/Hair Designer: Chris Blundell, Titles/Opticals: Capital FX (London), Music Composer/Orchestrations/Conductor: Anne Dudley, Music Performed by (Harmonica): Julian Jackson, Music Performed by (Accoustic Guitar): Hugh Burns, Music Editor: Graham Lawrence, Music Recorded at: CTS Studios (Wembley), Angel Recording Studios, [Music] Recording Engineer: Chris Dibble, Steve Price, Orchestral Recording Supervisor: Karen Elliott, Air Edel Associates Ltd, Music Consultant: Liz Gallacher, Choreography: Suzanne Grand, Sound Recordist: Alistair Crocker, Re-recording: Adrian Rhodes, Re-recorded at: De Lane Lea Sound Centre, Sound Editor: Ian Wilson, Dialogue Editor: Stewart Henderson, ADR Recordist: Ted Swanscott, ADR Editor: Stewart Henderson, Foley Artist: Jack Stew, Foley Artist: Felicity Cottrell, Foley Recordist: Ted Swanscott, Stunt Arranger: Terry Forrestal, Stand-in: Juan J. J. Falero, Stand-in: Vicky Nottingham
Cast (31)
Robert Carlyle (Gaz), Tom Wilkinson (Gerald), Mark Addy (Dave), Lesley Sharp (Jean), Emily Woof (Mandy), Steve Huison (Lomper), Paul Barber (Horse), Hugo Speer (Guy), Deirdre Costello (Linda), Bruce Jones (Reg), William Snape (Nathan), Paul Butterworth (Barry), Dave Hill (Alan), Andrew Livingstone (Terry), Vinny Dhillon (Sharon), Kate Layden (Bee), Joanna Swain (Sheryl), Diane Lane (Louise), Kate Rutter (dole clerk), June Broughton (Lomper's mum), Glenn Cunningham (police inspector), Chris Brailsford (duty sergeant), Steve Garti (policeman), Malcolm Pitt (Job Club manager), Daryl Fishwick (social worker), David Lonsdale (repossession man), Muriel Hunte (Horse's mum), Fiona Watts (Beryl), Theresa Maduemezia, Fiona Nelson (Horse's sister), The British Steel Stocksbridge Band (brass band)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (46)
In: Journal of British cinema and television v13 n4 2016  Pages: 516-535
Title: 'Where you from, you sexy thing?': Popular music, space and masculinity in The Full MontyAuthor: Boschi, ElenaArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the reconstruction of white working-class masculinity in 'The Full Monty' (1997) through a discussion of the music featured on the film's soundtrack. Explores the use of songs associated with non-dominant identities including female, non-white and queer, and compares this with the way these groups are represented in the film. Part of the special issue 'Gender, ageing and sexuality in British cinema after Thatcher'.

In: Written By v13 n2 Feb/Mar 2009  Pages: [40]-45
Title: Bollywood's million dollar cityAuthor: GRITTEN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter Simon Beaufoy talks about SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, including the effect on his writing style of visiting Mumbai, as well as The FULL MONTY and his subsequent career.

In: Radio Times 25 Apr 2009  Page: 45
Title: Barry Norman's Greatest Hits - The Full Monty.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Empire n225 March 2008  Pages: 91-97
Title: 40 films that guarantee you sexAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing and brief critique of forty films that could be considered sexy or erotic. Plus a brief listing of five films that are a "turn-off".

In: Quarterly Review of Film and Video v23 n4 2006  Pages: 287-297
Title: The Performing Northern Working Class in British Cinema:...Author: WAYNE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends:"...Cultural representation and its political economy"

In: Empire n202 April 2006  Page: 163
Title: At Home: Special Editions: The Full MontyAuthor: TOY, Sam Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review n668 April 2006  Page: 113
Title: The Full Monty SEAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Studies in European Cinema v2 n2 2005  Pages: 125-135
Title: Globalization from down below: unemployment and damaged...Author: CORNUT-GENTILLE D'ARCY, Chantal Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...masculinities in The Full Monty (1997) and Mondays in the Sun (2002)".

In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v29 n4 Winter 2002  Pages: 146-155
Title: Performing the crisis: Fathering, Gender and RepresentationAuthor: TINCKNELL, Estella Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends: "...in Two 1990s Films". Analysis of The ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF DESERT and The FULL MONTY, said to mark an important discursive shift in the representa tion of male sexuality and fatherhood in the 20th century.

In: Sight and Sound v10 n7 July 2000  Page: 62
Title: DVDsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Released on DVD.

In: Film Criticism v24 n1 Autumn 1999  Pages: 22-38
Title: Exhibitionism and repression in The FULL MONTYAuthor: HOWARD, Greg Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Screen Finance v12 n20 11 Nov 1999  Pages: 8-9
Title: How Full Monty misfired on pay-televisionArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the top 20 films, according to audience figures, shown on pay-television in the UK.

In: Film Review April 1998  Page: 9
Title: Despatches: taking them off againArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A report that The FULL MONTY may be made into a Broadway theatre production.

In: TV Guide v46 n38 19 Sep 1998  Page: 16
Title: Legal briefs and a briefless leagueAuthor: SISKEL, Gene Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: New Zealand Film Music Bulletin n103 August 1998  Pages: 23-24
Title: Anne Dudley 'in tune'Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Anne Dudley discusses her surprise Oscar win for the incidental music for The FULL MONTY and her career, in a transcript of an interview broadcast by BBC Radio 3's "In Tune" on 29th April 1998.

In: Screen International n1150 20 Mar 1998  Page: 43
Title: Strippers stripped / Monty's Top 10 territoriesAuthor: SCOTT, Mary Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the International box office success of THE FULL MONTY and TITANIC beating THE FULL MONTY as the highest crossing film in the UK

In: Screen International n1148 06 Mar 1998  Page: 16
Title: Marketing NewsArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on increased tourism at places used as location for British films, e.g. Sheffield in THE FULL MONTHY\

In: Sight and Sound v8 n3 March 1998  Page: 61
Title: Private view; hidden agendasAuthor: BEAUFOY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Simon Beaufoy, the screenwriter for The FULLY MONTY explains his admiration for Ken Loach's RIFF RAFF.

In: Radio Times v296 n3864 28 Feb 1998  Page: 43
Title: The Full Wilkinson.Author: JONES, Alan Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short article about actor Tom Wilkinson, who talks about working on THE FULL MONTY.

In: Empire n106 April 1998  Page: 116
Title: Video to rentAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.

In: Screen International n1152 03 Apr 1998  Page: 11
Title: Marketing News: True BlueArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the publicity for the video release

In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98  Pages: 110-111
Title: Faces of 1997Author: BRETT, Anwar Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: An interview with actor Robert Carlyle who discusses his roles in The FULL MONTY and in FACE and his success in 1997.

In: Screen International n1163 19 Jun 1998  Page: 32
Title: Reel lifeArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief comment on the copyright infringement case.

In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98  Page: 40
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1153 10 Apr 1998  Page: 11
Title: CommentAuthor: EAGLES, Barry Article type: EditorialLanguage: English
Description: In the light of the legal action against The FULL MONTY, legal expert, Barry Eagles, claims that writers cannot fully protect themselves against charges of plagiarism.

In: Screen International n1142 23 Jan 1998  Page: 7
Title: [Screen International - n1142 23 Jan 1998: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the "rivalry" between JURASSIC PARK and THE FULL MONTY over the all-time UK box office record

In: Film Review May 1998  Page: 12
Title: Despatches: Monty payout?Author: SLOANE, Judy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Two New Zealand playwrights are issuing a lawsuit over their allegations that the screenplay for The FULL MONTY was lifted from a stage play they wrote called "Ladies Night" which toured Britain in the 1980s.

In: Film Review June 1998  Page: 9
Title: Despatches: The Full Monty 2Author: JONES, Alan Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Not only do 20th Century Fox plan to make a musical version of The FULL MONTY to show on Broadway, they are also thinking of a feature film sequel.

In: Scenario v4 n1 Spring 1998  Pages: 46-49,180-184
Title: Writing The Full Monty: a talk with Simon BeaufoyAuthor: NOCENTI, Annie Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with screenwriter Simon Beaufoy who discusses the unemployment amongst men in Sheffield that led him to write his screenplay The FULL MONTY.

In: Scenario v4 n1 Spring 1998  Pages: 7-45
Title: The Full MontyAuthor: BEAUFOY, Simon Article type: ScriptLanguage: English

In: Variety 11 Aug 1997  Page: 57
Title: [Variety - 11 Aug 1997: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1122 22 Aug 1997  Page: 27
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1122 22 Aug 1997  Page: 11
Title: Marketing News: Revealing MontyAuthor: CARVER, Benedict Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: on the marketing

In: Premiere v5 n8 September 1997  Page: 6,7
Title: The Premiere ReviewAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Review of CAREER GIRLS and THE FULL MONTY

In: Empire n101 November 1997  Page: 23
Title: Front desk news: Full Monty goes all the way!Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the success at both the British and the American box office of The FULL MONTY (1997).

In: Screen International n1124 05 Sep 1997  Page: 2
Title: Full Monty in line for repeat performanceAuthor: KEMP, Stuart Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about plans for a Hollywood remake to THE FULL MONTY

In: Sight and Sound v7 n9 September 1997  Page: 43
Title: ReviewsAuthor: CAPLAN, Nina Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Interview September 1997  Page: 100
Title: Over the moonAuthor: DERRYBERRY, Jill Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Very brief interview with Robert Carlyle about THE FULL MONTY.

In: The Black Film Bulletin v5 n2/3 Sum/Aut 1997  Pages: 28-30
Title: The full storyArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Paul Bucknor, whose original idea provided the spark for The FULL MONTY.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v348 n37 12 Aug 1997  Page: 9,59
Title: Film reviewAuthor: SCHECK, Frank Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n99 September 1997  Page: 150
Title: Music soundtracks etc.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the soundtrack to Peter Cattaneo's The FULL MONTY.

In: Empire n99 September 1997  Page: 34
Title: Front desk talent scoutAuthor: BIGNELL, Darren Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short article on director Peter Cattaneo's move from television to cinema with The FULL MONTY.

In: Empire n99 September 1997  Page: 48
Title: new filmsAuthor: BROWN, Deborah Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cine & Media n4 1997  Page: 9[French, English, Spanish]
Title: films primésArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French

In: Screen International n1063 21 Jun 1996  Page: 12
Title: [Screen International - n1063 21 Jun 1996: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On the state of production and right sales

In: Screen International n1056 3 May 1996  Page: 38
Title: UK ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (14)
Title: Britpop cinema: from Trainspotting to This is England
Author: Glasby, Matt  Pages: x, 224 pages

Title: Studying British cinema: the 1990s
Author: DYJA, Eddie  Pages: 295 pages

Title: Tears of laughter: comedy-drama in 1990s British cinema
Author: MATHER, Nigel  Pages: viii, 211 p.

Title: Story and character: interviews with British screenwriters
Author: OWEN, Alistair  Pages: 310 pages

Title: Contemporary British cinema: 16+ Guide
Author: METTLER, Erinna  Pages: 41 p.

Title: Story and character: interviews with British screenwriters
Author: OWEN, Alistair  Pages: 310 p.

Title: Creative screenwriting
Author: BICAT, Tony  Pages: 143 p.

Title: British cinema of the 90s
Author: MURPHY, Robert  Pages: xi, 196p.

Title: Full Monty
Author: DOMAILLE, Kate  Pages: 80 p.

Title: writer's journey: mythic structure for storytellers and screenwriters
Author: VOGLER, Christopher

Title: full monty: the autobiography of Jim Davidson
Author: DAVIDSON, Jim  Pages: 246p.

Title: Published script in journal Scenario. Search for periodical title in Collections Search - Articles for volume and year details, and then request at BFI Reuben Library

Title: Fifty key British films
Author: BARROW, Sarah  Pages: xviii, 247 pages

Title: Cinema and community
Author: MCKIERNAN, D.W.  Pages: ix, 226p.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231284
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape



Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: N-411987
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film