A Small Mourning (1989)

September. 20,1989

5.5

| Drama TV Movie

When Marjorie's husband of 20 years dies of a brain tumour, she's hit financially as well as emotionally. The money she makes packing tights in a factory isn't enough to cover her rent, and her TV is repossessed. Soon after the funeral she meets Arnold, a wealthy pub landlord, who squires her to the local Conservative Club ball in an effort to cheer her up. Life with Arnold promises not only companionship but undreamt-of luxury, but Marjorie's friends and family do not necessarily approve.

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Cast

Alison Steadman as Marjorie

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Stratford Johns as Arnold

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Jack Deam as Robert (as Ian Deam)

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Reviews

Konterr

1989/09/20

Brilliant and touching

Odelecol

1989/09/21

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

AshUnow

1989/09/22

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Logan

1989/09/23

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.