Happy-go-lucky (Original title)Happy Go Lucky (Help search title)
Dates: 2007 (Copyright), 18 April 2008 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: Mike Leigh
Synopsis: Drama. Poppy is a happy-go-lucky thirty-year-old teacher in a North London school. When her bike gets stolen, she takes up driving lessons with uptight instructor Scott. When Poppy gets together with school social worker Tim, Scott is less than pleased.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Subjects: Driving instruction, Teaching, Flamenco dancing, Happiness, Education
Releases
Date: 2008Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 118 mins Length: 10633 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: March 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 118 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Films of the Year, 2008 - Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: NAREMORE, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: In a personal selection by James Naremore of the ten best films released in 2008.
In: CineAction! n76 2009 Pages: 26-30
Title: 2008 Toronto International Film Festival: Six FilmsAuthor: LIPPE, Richard Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
In: CineAction! n76 2009 Pages: 38-41
Title: 2008 Toronto International Film Festival: Performance,...Author: FORSYTH, Scott Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Realism and Melodrama". Concentrates on RACHEL GETTING MARRIED and HAPPY-GO-LUCKY.
In: Screen International nSpec. Best Picture 09 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Top titles in a tough yearArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the films that are best picture contenders during the 2009 awards season, and assesses their chances of winning. Plus brief interviews with the directors of the films.
In: Radio Times 5 Dec 2009 Page: 45
Title: A Touch of the SunAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n227 May 2008 Page: 52
Title: In cinemas: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1633 22 Feb 2008 Page: 12
Title: People: Love is all aroundAuthor: MITCHELL, Wendy Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Mike Leigh discusses the making of HAPPY-GO-LUCKY and why it is lighter in tone to some of his previous films.
In: Screen International n1633 22 Feb 2008 Page: 21
Title: Reviews: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: ROMNEY, Jonathan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1671 12 Dec 2008 Pages: 14-16,18,20,22
Title: Awards countdown: BAFTA special: Battle of BritainAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Overview of British filmmaking in 2008, noting that standards were high, with quality and diversity being the key. Includes profiles of the British films that could find success at the 2009 BAFTA Awards.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n7 July 2008 Page: 10
Title: Rushes: Poppy starAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the UK marketing for Mike Leigh's HAPPY-GO-LUCKY and how it focussed on the optimism of the film and the film's lead character Poppy. Includes a table showing the performance of Mike Leigh films at the UK box office.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n7 July 2008 Page: 96
Title: Letters: Letter of the month: Unhappy-go-luckyAuthor: SECOMBE, David Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Argues that Mike Leigh's improvisational style of filmmaking is "bankrupt", and that the character of Poppy is flawed and unrealistic.
In: Cinéaste v33 n4 Autumn 2008 Pages: 52-53, 55
Title: Film Reviews - Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: MURRAY, Jonathan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v33 n4 Autumn 2008 Page: 54
Title: Being Positive - An Interview with Mike LeighAuthor: QUART, Leonard Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Mike Leigh about HAPPY-GO-LUCKY.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n5 May 2008 Pages: 16-20
Title: She comes in coloursAuthor: CALHOUN, Dave Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Mike Leigh discusses some of the misconceptions of his film HAPPY-GO-LUCKY and how the complex portraits revisit and update the themes from his previous films.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n5 May 2008 Page: 65
Title: Reviews: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1664 24 Oct 2008 Pages: 12-15
Title: Europe serves up world-class fareAuthor: COOPER, Sarah Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief analysis of the strong performance of European films in 2008 and brief profiles of the longlist of films in contention for nomination at the 2008 European Film Awards.
In: Empire n231 September 2008 Page: 148
Title: At home/DVD new: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: BROWN, Kat Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n571 September 2008 Pages: 16-18
Title: Actualité: Happy-Go-Lucky: Des habits colorés sur nos...Author: BAUMANN, Fabien Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: "...corps nus".
In: Berlin Film Festival Catalogue v58th 2008 Pages: 56-57
Title: [Berlin Film Festival Catalogue - v58th 2008: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
Description: Credits include production/sales contact details.
In: Film Comment v44 n5 Sep/Oct 2008 Page: 68
Title: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: TAUBIN, Amy Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1630 1 Feb 2008 Pages: 26-27,30-33
Title: Berlin lets in the lightAuthor: BLANEY, Martin [et al...] Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Overview of expectations for the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival and European Film Market, including profiles of the films both in and out of competition expected to create a stir.
In: Cinema Scope n36 Autumn 2008 Pages: 76-77
Title: Currency: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: PORTON, Richard Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 18 Feb 2008 Page: 25,26
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: SIMON, Alissa Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
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Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
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Description: HD Cam SRBFI identifier: C-1489625
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1479988
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 2007 (Copyright), 18 April 2008 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: Mike Leigh
Synopsis: Drama. Poppy is a happy-go-lucky thirty-year-old teacher in a North London school. When her bike gets stolen, she takes up driving lessons with uptight instructor Scott. When Poppy gets together with school social worker Tim, Scott is less than pleased.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Subjects: Driving instruction, Teaching, Flamenco dancing, Happiness, Education
Releases
Date: 2008Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 118 mins Length: 10633 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: March 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 118 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(147)
©: Untitled 06 Distribution Limited, ©: Channel Four, UK Film Council, Production Company: Thin Man Films, Production Company: Ingenious Film Partners, For: Film4, Made with the support of: UK Film Council Premiere Fund, Produced by: Ingenious Film Partners 2 LLP, On behalf of: Untitled 06 Distribution Limited, Distribution by: Summit Entertainment, World revenues collected/distributed by: Freeway CAM B.V., Executive Producer: James Clayton, Executive Producer: David Garrett, Executive Producer: Duncan Reid, Executive Producer: Tessa Ross, Executive Producer: Gail Egan, Produced by: Simon Channing Williams, Co-producer: Georgina Lowe, For IFP (Commercial Executive): Guillaume de Chalendar, For IFP (Production Executive): Nik Bower, For IFP (Distribution): Jane Moore, For IFP (Finance): Mark Fielding, For Ingenious Media Services (Operations: Peter Touche, For Ingenious Media S'ces (Legal/Bus Af): Ellen Fraser, For Film Four (Head of Business Affairs): Paul Grindley, For Film Four (Legal Services): Gretta Finer, For UKFC (Head of Premiere Fund): Sally Caplan, For UKFC (Head of Business Affairs): Will Evans, For UKFC (Head of Production Finance): Vince Holden, For UKFC (Head of Production): Fiona Morham, Completion Bond: Graham Easton, Film Finances Ltd, Production Supervisor: Danielle Brandon, Production Co-ordinator: Sarah McBryde, Production Accountant: Will Tyler, Thin Man Films Accountant: Bek Leigh, Location Manager: Jonah Coombes, Assistant Location Manager: Josh Yudkin, Amy McCombe, Location Assistant: Amie Tridgell, Location Trainee: Hannah Lamb, Post-production Supervisor: Polly Duval, Producer's Assistant: Edith Kähler, Producer's Secretary: Tessa Morgan, Assistant Director (1st): Josh Robertson, Assistant Director (2nd): Chloe Chesterton, Abbie Browne, Assistant Director (3rd): Melanie Heseltine, Serena Plunkett, Script Supervisor: Heather Storr, Casting: Nina Gold, Casting Assistant: Robert Sterne, Written by: Mike Leigh, Cinematography: Dick Pope, Camera Operator: Dick Pope, Focus Puller: Gordon Segrove, Clapper Loader: John Evans, Camera Trainee: Pearse Crowley, Gaffer: Matthew Moffatt, Grip: Colin Strachan, Stills Photographer: Simon Mein, Special Effects: Special Effects GB Ltd, Editor: Jim Clark, 1st Assistant Editor: Gavin Buckley, Production Designer: Mark Tildesley, Supervising Art Director: Patrick Rolfe, Art Director: Denis Schnegg, Assistant Art Director: Katrina Dunn, Standby Art Director: Arwel Evans, Set Decorator: Michelle Day, Art Department Assistant: Nadine Herrmann, Production Buyer: Kathryn Pyle, Property Master: Nick Thomas, Prop Storeman: Quentin Davies, Dressing Props: Ifan Ramage, Libby Uppington, Standby Props: Ben Johnson, Assistant Standby Props: Jon Bates, Construction Manager: Dan Crandon, Costume Designer: Jacqueline Durran, Assistant Costume Designer: Holly Waddington, Wardrobe Supervisor: David Crossman, Wardrobe Mistress: Tamsin Wright, Make-up/Hair Design: Christine Blundell, Make-up Artist: Lesa Warrener, Make-up Assistant: Chloë Meddings, Title Design: Chris Allies, Camera/Grips Equipment: Movietech Camera Rental Ltd, Lighting: ARRI Lighting Rental, Originated on: Fuji Film, Rushes/Prints by: DeLuxe, Digital Grade: Midnight Transfer, MdnghtXfer (Dig Intermediate Colourist): John Claude, MdnghtXfer (Dig Intermediate Producer): Greg Barrett, MdnghtXfer (On-line Film Editor): Paul Shore, MdnghtXfer (Dig Intermediate Co-ordin'r): Rachael Watmough, MdnghtXfer (Film Scanning): Stephen Bearman, MdnghtXfer (Digital Artist): Ben Bradley, Music Composed by: Gary Yershon, Orchestra Leader: Sonia Slany, [Musician] Violin (Leader): Sonia Slany, [Musician] Violin: Rita Manning, [Musician] Violin: Mark Berrow, [Musician] Violin: Calina De La Mare, [Musician] Violin: Liz Edwards, Julian Leaper, [Musician] Viola: Clare Finnimore, [Musician] Viola: Bill Hawkes, George Robertson, [Musician] Bass: Mary Scully, [Musician] Flute: Andy Findon, Nina Robertson, [Musician] Oboe: Richard Simpson, [Musician] Clarinet: Tim Lines, [Musician] Bassoon: Richard Skinner, [Musician] French Horn: Tim Jones, [Musician] Trumpet: Derek Watkinson, [Musician] Euphonium: Patrick Herrild, Owen Slade, [Musician] Classical Guitar: John Parricelli, Music Conducted by: Terry Davies, Orchestra Contractor: Isobel Griffiths, Music Editor: Andy Glen, [Music] Recorded/Mixed at: London Angel Studios, [Music] Recording Engineer: Gary Thomas, Choreographer/Flamenco Dance Consultant: Isabel Baquero, Sound Recordist: Tim Fraser, Sound Maintenance Engineer: Will Towers, Sound Assistant: Ben Collinson, Re-recording Mixer: Robert Farr, Mark Paterson, Re-recorded at: Goldcrest Post Production Facilities, Supervising Sound Editor: Nigel Stone, Assistant Sound Editor: Lionel Johnson, Dialogue Editor: Jason Canovas, ADR Recordist: Anthony Bayman, ADR Mixer: Andy Thompson, Foley Editor: Steve Schwalbe, Action Vehicles: Reel Vehicles, Rushes Courier: Hare in the Gate, Publicity: Jonathan Rutter, Publicity: Premier PR, EPK: Special Treats, For Special Treats: Colin Burrows, For Special Treats: Pip Ayres, Justin Savage
Cast
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Sally Hawkins (Poppy), Eddie Marsan (Scott), Alexis Zegerman (Zoe), Sylvestra Le Touzel (Heather), Stanley Townsend (tramp), Kate O'Flynn (Suzy), Caroline Martin (Helen), Oliver Maltman (Jamie), Sarah Niles (Tash), Samuel Roukin (Tim), Karina Fernandez (flamenco teacher), Nonso Anozie (Ezra), Sinéad Matthews (Alice), Andrea Riseborough (Dawn), Elliot Cowan (bookshop assistant), Joseph Kloska (Suzy's boyfriend), Anna Reynolds (receptionist), Trevor Cooper (patient), Philip Arditti, Viss Elliot, Rebekah Staton (flamenco student), Jack Macgeachin (Nick), Charlie Duffield (Charlie), Ayotunde Williams (Ayotunde)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(23)
In: Film Quarterly v62 n4 Summer 2009 Pages: 28-29Title: Films of the Year, 2008 - Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: NAREMORE, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: In a personal selection by James Naremore of the ten best films released in 2008.
In: CineAction! n76 2009 Pages: 26-30
Title: 2008 Toronto International Film Festival: Six FilmsAuthor: LIPPE, Richard Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
In: CineAction! n76 2009 Pages: 38-41
Title: 2008 Toronto International Film Festival: Performance,...Author: FORSYTH, Scott Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Realism and Melodrama". Concentrates on RACHEL GETTING MARRIED and HAPPY-GO-LUCKY.
In: Screen International nSpec. Best Picture 09 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Top titles in a tough yearArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the films that are best picture contenders during the 2009 awards season, and assesses their chances of winning. Plus brief interviews with the directors of the films.
In: Radio Times 5 Dec 2009 Page: 45
Title: A Touch of the SunAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n227 May 2008 Page: 52
Title: In cinemas: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1633 22 Feb 2008 Page: 12
Title: People: Love is all aroundAuthor: MITCHELL, Wendy Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Mike Leigh discusses the making of HAPPY-GO-LUCKY and why it is lighter in tone to some of his previous films.
In: Screen International n1633 22 Feb 2008 Page: 21
Title: Reviews: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: ROMNEY, Jonathan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1671 12 Dec 2008 Pages: 14-16,18,20,22
Title: Awards countdown: BAFTA special: Battle of BritainAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Overview of British filmmaking in 2008, noting that standards were high, with quality and diversity being the key. Includes profiles of the British films that could find success at the 2009 BAFTA Awards.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n7 July 2008 Page: 10
Title: Rushes: Poppy starAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the UK marketing for Mike Leigh's HAPPY-GO-LUCKY and how it focussed on the optimism of the film and the film's lead character Poppy. Includes a table showing the performance of Mike Leigh films at the UK box office.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n7 July 2008 Page: 96
Title: Letters: Letter of the month: Unhappy-go-luckyAuthor: SECOMBE, David Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Argues that Mike Leigh's improvisational style of filmmaking is "bankrupt", and that the character of Poppy is flawed and unrealistic.
In: Cinéaste v33 n4 Autumn 2008 Pages: 52-53, 55
Title: Film Reviews - Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: MURRAY, Jonathan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v33 n4 Autumn 2008 Page: 54
Title: Being Positive - An Interview with Mike LeighAuthor: QUART, Leonard Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Mike Leigh about HAPPY-GO-LUCKY.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n5 May 2008 Pages: 16-20
Title: She comes in coloursAuthor: CALHOUN, Dave Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Mike Leigh discusses some of the misconceptions of his film HAPPY-GO-LUCKY and how the complex portraits revisit and update the themes from his previous films.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n5 May 2008 Page: 65
Title: Reviews: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1664 24 Oct 2008 Pages: 12-15
Title: Europe serves up world-class fareAuthor: COOPER, Sarah Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief analysis of the strong performance of European films in 2008 and brief profiles of the longlist of films in contention for nomination at the 2008 European Film Awards.
In: Empire n231 September 2008 Page: 148
Title: At home/DVD new: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: BROWN, Kat Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n571 September 2008 Pages: 16-18
Title: Actualité: Happy-Go-Lucky: Des habits colorés sur nos...Author: BAUMANN, Fabien Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: "...corps nus".
In: Berlin Film Festival Catalogue v58th 2008 Pages: 56-57
Title: [Berlin Film Festival Catalogue - v58th 2008: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
Description: Credits include production/sales contact details.
In: Film Comment v44 n5 Sep/Oct 2008 Page: 68
Title: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: TAUBIN, Amy Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1630 1 Feb 2008 Pages: 26-27,30-33
Title: Berlin lets in the lightAuthor: BLANEY, Martin [et al...] Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Overview of expectations for the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival and European Film Market, including profiles of the films both in and out of competition expected to create a stir.
In: Cinema Scope n36 Autumn 2008 Pages: 76-77
Title: Currency: Happy-Go-LuckyAuthor: PORTON, Richard Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 18 Feb 2008 Page: 25,26
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: SIMON, Alissa Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(6)
Digital materials(4)
Description: MOV - LTO5Duration: 02:03:21 minutesProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-485819
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5Duration: 02:03:21 minutesProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-485819-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5Duration: 01:58:08 minutesProRes 422 (HQ) - ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-485820
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5Duration: 01:58:08 minutesProRes 422 (HQ) - ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-485820-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(1)
Description: HD Cam SRBFI identifier: C-1489625
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1479988
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film