Janice Beard (also known as Janice Beard 45 WPM), is a 1999 film directed by Clare Kilner. It stars Eileen Walsh, Rhys Ifans and Patsy Kensit. It was nominated for an awards in 1999, 2000 and 2002.
Plot
Janice Beard is a Scottish woman who moves to London in hopes of making enough money to treat her mother's agoraphobia. She lands a job at Kendon Motors, which is working on a new automobile. The movie centers on her relationship with co-worker Sean who is actually an industrial saboteur intent on thwarting Kendon's new car.
Cast
- Eileen Walsh as Janice Beard
- Rhys Ifans as Sean
- Patsy Kensit as Julia
- Sandra Voe as Mimi
- David O'Hara as O'Brien
- Frances Grey as Violet
- Zita Sattar as Jane
- Amelia Curtis as June
- Mossie Smith as Dolores
- Eddie Marsan as Mr. Tense
- Perry Fenwick as Mr. Button
Reception
Stephen Holden described the film as "whimsical" and "quirky" and admired its depiction of corporate life "at the bottom of the ladder".[1]
References
- ^ Holden, Stephen. "FILM REVIEW; Making It All Up As She Goes Along", New York Times. May 10, 2002.
External links
- Janice Beard at IMDb