Looks and Smiles (Original title)
Dates: 1981 (Copyright), December 1982 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Kenneth Loach
Synopsis: Set in Sheffield, a study of life and love on the dole, which centres around two young school leavers.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Unemployment, Teenagers
Releases
Date: November 1981Country: United KingdomRelease type: FestivalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - Sound - MonoRuntime: 104 mins Length: 9322 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: December 1982Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 103 mins 35 secs - Length: 9322 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Artificial Eye Film Company
Date: 1983Country: United KingdomRelease type: Non-TheatricalFormat: 16mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 103 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Artificial Eye Film Company
Date: January 2013Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 99 mins 29 secs - Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Artificial Eye Film Company
Title: Editor's pick: Looks and SmilesAuthor: SMITH, Gavin Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: British National Film Catalogue v21 1983
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v21 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Film News v13 n1/2 Jan/Feb 1983 Page: 17
Title: [Film News - v13 n1/2 Jan/Feb 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Metro n61 1983 Page: 35
Title: [Metro - n61 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming n341 February 1983 Pages: 32-34
Title: [Films and Filming - n341 February 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v50 n588 January 1983 Page: 10
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v50 n588 January 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: The Entertainer n2 Spring 1982 Page: 28
Title: [The Entertainer - n2 Spring 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n643 17 Dec 1982 Page: 32
Title: [Time Out - n643 17 Dec 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n374 18 Dec 1982 Page: 35
Title: [Screen International - n374 18 Dec 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: TV Times v107 n20 15 May 1982 Page: 53
Title: [TV Times - v107 n20 15 May 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details of the fight scene in the film.
In: TV Times v107 n20 15 May 1982 Pages: 8-12
Title: [TV Times - v107 n20 15 May 1982: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Barry Hines and members of the cast.
In: Jeune Cinéma n134 Apr/May 1981 Pages: 21-26
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n134 Apr/May 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Cahiers du Cinéma n328 October 1981 Pages: 60-61
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n328 October 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Image et Son/Ecran n365 October 1981 Pages: 27-28
Title: [Image et Son/Ecran - n365 October 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Films v2 n1 December 1981 Pages: 32-33
Title: [Films - v2 n1 December 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinématographe n70 September 1981 Pages: 31-32
Title: [Cinématographe - n70 September 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Variety 27 May 1981 Pages: 17-18
Title: [Variety - 27 May 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinéma n273 September 1981 Pages: 94-95
Title: [Cinéma - n273 September 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Positif n248 November 1981 Pages: 61-63
Title: [Positif - n248 November 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Broadcast n1065 7 Jul 1980 Page: 7
Title: [Broadcast - n1065 7 Jul 1980: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n263 18 Oct 1980 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n263 18 Oct 1980: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Film und Fernsehen n12 1975 Pages: 32-34
Title: [Film und Fernsehen - n12 1975: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: German
Description: Interview with Ken Loach and Barry Hines.
Author: DOBSON, Julia Pages: x, 295 pages
Title: cinema of Ken Loach: art in the service of the people
Author: LEIGH, Jacob Pages: [8], 211 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637740
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Digital materials(2)
Description: 50IDuration: 01:39:30:00 minutesBFI identifier: N-415
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637740
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Dates: 1981 (Copyright), December 1982 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Kenneth Loach
Synopsis: Set in Sheffield, a study of life and love on the dole, which centres around two young school leavers.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Unemployment, Teenagers
Releases
Date: November 1981Country: United KingdomRelease type: FestivalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - Sound - MonoRuntime: 104 mins Length: 9322 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: December 1982Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 103 mins 35 secs - Length: 9322 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Artificial Eye Film Company
Date: 1983Country: United KingdomRelease type: Non-TheatricalFormat: 16mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 103 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Artificial Eye Film Company
Date: January 2013Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 99 mins 29 secs - Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Artificial Eye Film Company
Credits
(45)
©: Black Lion Films Limited, Presents: Black Lion Films, [Presented] In association with: Kestrel Films, Producer: Irving Teitelbaum, Associate Producer: Raymond Day, Production Manager: Patrick Cassavetti, Production Accountant: Richard Hyland, And [Production Team]: Jim Smart, And [Production Team]: Ron West, And [Production Team]: Linda Bruce, And [Production Team]: Peter Care, And [Production Team]: Kathy Ducker, And [Production Team]: David Farrell, And [Production Team]: Bob Hedges, And [Production Team]: Peter Hedges, And [Production Team]: Richard Hines, And [Production Team]: Bill Hopkins, And [Production Team]: Pam Howes, And [Production Team]: George Howes, And [Production Team]: Roger James, And [Production Team]: Keith Lakhan, And [Production Team]: Veronica McAuliffe, And [Production Team]: John New, And [Production Team]: Alan Owen, And [Production Team]: David Rea, Ted Restall, Assistant Director: Paul Morrison, Assistant Director: Monica Hyde, Continuity: Pat Maclaurin, Script: Barry Hines, Photography: Chris Menges, Camera Operator: Jeremy Gee, Chief Electrician: Ronnie Rampton, Editor: Steve Singleton, Art Director: Martin Johnson, Property Buyer: Graham Tew, Costume Designer: Gwenda Evans, Titles: Richard Williams Studio, Film Processed by: Rank Film Laboratories, Music: Richard and the Taxmen, Music: Marc Wilkinson, Sound: Andrew Boulton, Boom Operator: Eddie Dougall, Dubbing Mixer: Trevor Pyke
Cast
(23)
Graham Green (Mick Walsh), Carolyn Nicholson (Karen Lodge), Tony Pitts (Alan Wright), Roy Haywood (Phil Adams), Phil Askham (Mr Walsh), Pam Darrell (Mrs Walsh), Tracey Goodlad (Julie), Patti Nicholls (Mrs Wright), Cilla Mason (Mrs Lodge), Les Hickin (George), Arthur Davies (Mr Lodge), Deirdre Costello (Jenny), Jackie Shinn (gatekeeper), Christine Francis (Mrs Reid, careers officer), Rita May (receptionist), Debbie Ellis, Curtis Denham (training officer), Ernest Johns (army major), Marie Mason (mother in shoe shop), Debbie Sydall, Paul Tuke (training officer), Stuart Golland (Mr Wright), Ted Beyer (policeman)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(22)
In: Film Comment v43 n6 Nov/Dec 2007 Page: 75Title: Editor's pick: Looks and SmilesAuthor: SMITH, Gavin Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: British National Film Catalogue v21 1983
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v21 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Film News v13 n1/2 Jan/Feb 1983 Page: 17
Title: [Film News - v13 n1/2 Jan/Feb 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Metro n61 1983 Page: 35
Title: [Metro - n61 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming n341 February 1983 Pages: 32-34
Title: [Films and Filming - n341 February 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v50 n588 January 1983 Page: 10
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v50 n588 January 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: The Entertainer n2 Spring 1982 Page: 28
Title: [The Entertainer - n2 Spring 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n643 17 Dec 1982 Page: 32
Title: [Time Out - n643 17 Dec 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n374 18 Dec 1982 Page: 35
Title: [Screen International - n374 18 Dec 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: TV Times v107 n20 15 May 1982 Page: 53
Title: [TV Times - v107 n20 15 May 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details of the fight scene in the film.
In: TV Times v107 n20 15 May 1982 Pages: 8-12
Title: [TV Times - v107 n20 15 May 1982: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Barry Hines and members of the cast.
In: Jeune Cinéma n134 Apr/May 1981 Pages: 21-26
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n134 Apr/May 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Cahiers du Cinéma n328 October 1981 Pages: 60-61
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n328 October 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Image et Son/Ecran n365 October 1981 Pages: 27-28
Title: [Image et Son/Ecran - n365 October 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Films v2 n1 December 1981 Pages: 32-33
Title: [Films - v2 n1 December 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinématographe n70 September 1981 Pages: 31-32
Title: [Cinématographe - n70 September 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Variety 27 May 1981 Pages: 17-18
Title: [Variety - 27 May 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinéma n273 September 1981 Pages: 94-95
Title: [Cinéma - n273 September 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Positif n248 November 1981 Pages: 61-63
Title: [Positif - n248 November 1981: no known title]Language: French
In: Broadcast n1065 7 Jul 1980 Page: 7
Title: [Broadcast - n1065 7 Jul 1980: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n263 18 Oct 1980 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n263 18 Oct 1980: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Film und Fernsehen n12 1975 Pages: 32-34
Title: [Film und Fernsehen - n12 1975: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: German
Description: Interview with Ken Loach and Barry Hines.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: Mapping cinematic norths: international interpretations in film and televisionAuthor: DOBSON, Julia Pages: x, 295 pages
Title: cinema of Ken Loach: art in the service of the people
Author: LEIGH, Jacob Pages: [8], 211 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637740
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Digital materials(2)
Description: 50IDuration: 01:39:30:00 minutesBFI identifier: N-415
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637740
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI