In Celebration (1975)
- Starring:
- Alan Bates, James Bolam, (more)
- Director(s):
- Lindsay Anderson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of In Celebration
One of the more cinematic entries in the mid-1970s American Film Theatre series, In Celebration is adapted from the play by David Storey. Lindsay Anderson, who directed the original stage version, reassembles his cast for this filmization. Alan Bates, James Bolam and Brian Cox play Andrew, Colin and Steven, the well-educated sons of roughhewn coal miner "Mr. Shaw" (Bill Owen) and his wife (Constance Chapman). On the occasion of their parents' wedding anniversary, the three sons return to their dank little home village. All three boys have become successful, but only Bolam is comfortable with his success. To his parents' dismay, Andrew announces that he has given up his law practice to become an artist; he also confesses to harboring homosexual inclinations. Prompted by the embittered Andrew, the other sons churn up memories of their childhood that they--and their parents--had hoped to keep buried. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 130 mins
Complete Cast of In Celebration
- Alan Bates - Andrew Shaw
- Brian Cox - Steven Shaw
- Gabrielle Daye - Mrs. Burnett
- James Bolam - Colin Shaw
- Constance Chapman - Mrs. Shaw
- Bill Owen - Mr. Shaw
- Director(s):
- Lindsay Anderson
- Producer(s):
- Henry T. Weinstein, Ely Landau, Otto Plaschkes
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Not For Children, Adult Language)
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