
Metroland
Metroland
Release: 1997-08-30·Runtime: 105m·★ 5.8
ComedyDrama
In late-1970s suburban London, Chris and Marion have settled into a comfortable yet all-too-predictable middle-class existence. Chris receives an unexpected visit from his free-spirited friend Toni, a reunion that reminds him of a more carefree time in 1960s Paris. Now, with lingering doubts about his marriage bubbling up, Chris must make the choice between revisiting his youthful abandon with Toni or facing the here and now with Marion.
Production Countries
FranceSpainUnited Kingdom
Production Companies
MACT Productions
Arts Council of England
Blue Horizon Productions
Eurimages
European Co-production Fund
Filmanía S.L.
BBC Film
Cast
Christian Baleas Chris
Emily Watsonas Marion
John Woodas The Retired Commuter
Bill Thomasas Middle-Aged Commuter
Boris Terralas Jacques
Jonathan Arisas Dave
Amanda Ryanas Joanna
Lee Rossas Toni
Elsa Zylbersteinas Annick
Lucy Speedas Punk Girl
Rufusas Henri
Brian Protheroeas Woody
Mark Chapmanas Tennis Player (uncredited)Crew
" />Philip SavilleDirector
" />Simon FinneyFocus Puller
" />Guy FletcherMusician
" />Mark KnopflerOriginal Music Composer
" />Jenny BeavanCostume Design
" />Tony BurnsElectrician
" />Danny CohenClapper Loader
" />Antoine de Clermont-TonnerreCo-Producer
" />Nanna Mailand-MercadoThird Assistant Director
" />Julian BarnesNovel
" />Roger TooleySteadicam Operator
" />Enrique PosnerCo-Producer