Movie

Looks and Smiles

★ 6.7(11)19811h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Ken Loach
Release date: 1981-09-09
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: British Lion Films

About Looks and Smiles

Looks and Smiles is a 1981 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ken Loach, starring Graham Green, Carolyn Nicholson and Tony Pitts. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Looks and Smiles in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Thatcherism and the Irish troubles provide the backdrop for this study of Mick, a well-meaning youth in Sheffield, who has, unlike Dickens' Pip, no expectations. Mick lives with his parents, works on his motorbike, looks for work, and every two weeks gets his check from the dole. There are no jobs. His best mate Alan joins the army to fix tanks and is sent to Belfast to quell Catholics. At a disco, Mick meets Karen, who works at a shoe shop and lives with her recently-separated mom. Karen misses her dad. She offers Mick emotional stability and a route to adulthood; Alan pitches the army. Does Mick have a future?

Cast

Graham Green

Michael 'Mick' Walsh

Carolyn Nicholson

Karen Lodge

Tony Pitts

Alan Wright

Roy Haywood

Phil

Phil Askham

Mr Walsh

Pam Darrell

Mrs Walsh

Tracey Goodlad

Julie

Patti Nicholls

Mrs Wright

Cilla Mason

Mrs Lodge

Les Hickin

George

Arthur Davies

Eric Lodge

Deirdre Costello

Jenny

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Looks and Smiles in Portugal?+

Looks and Smiles is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Looks and Smiles on Netflix?+

Looks and Smiles is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is Looks and Smiles?+

Looks and Smiles has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Looks and Smiles?+

Looks and Smiles stars Graham Green, Carolyn Nicholson, Tony Pitts, Roy Haywood and Phil Askham.

When did Looks and Smiles come out?+

Looks and Smiles is a 1981 movie directed by Ken Loach.

What genre is Looks and Smiles?+

Looks and Smiles is Drama film.

Who directed Looks and Smiles?+

Looks and Smiles was directed by Ken Loach.