The Full Monty (1997)
- Starring:
- Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Peter Cattaneo
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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Six guys with nothing left to lose try losing their clothing for fun and profit in this international hit comedy. Gaz (Robert Carlyle) and Dave (Mark Addy) are two former steelworkers in the British industrial town of Sheffield who have been devastated by the economic downturn in their community. Gaz is threatened with losing visitation rights with his son if he can't pay his child support, while Dave feels emasculated by his inability to support his wife. One day, Gaz stops by a local pub for a drink and is told it's women only tonight -- the Chippendales male exotic dancing troupe is playing, and they are demanding a hefty cover charge. Gaz decides there's nothing a bunch of pantywaists from America can do that he and his pals can't do better, and decides to form his own crew of male strippers, called "Hard Steel." However, the local talent pool leaves a bit to be desired. Gaz isn't bad looking, but Dave is a bit heavy and very self conscious about it. Horse (Paul Barber) was probably hot stuff at Soul Night in the mid-70's, but his joints don't move like they used to. Guy (Hugo Speer) can't dance to save his life, but makes the troupe because ... well, let's say he and Dirk Diggler would have a lot to say to each other. Lomper (Steve Huison) is sometimes too busy attempting suicide to practice. And Gerald (Tom Wilkinson), their choreographer, isn't much on male exotic dancing -- ballroom dancing is more his speed. While "Hard Steel"'s performances are more amusing then enticing, for the first time since they lost their jobs the men have a reason to get up in the morning; joining the group has given them a circle of friendship, and a renewed sense of purpose. Combining broad comedy with believable and well-drawn characters, The Full Monty was a major box-office hit both in England and the United States and was nominated for Academy Awards as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 95 mins
Complete Cast:
- Robert Carlyle - Gaz
- Mark Addy - Dave
- Emily Woof - Mandy
- Paul Barber - Horse
- Dierdre Costello - Linda
- Paul Butterworth - Barry
- Andrew Livingstone - Terry
- Kate Layden - Bee
- Diane Lane - Louise
- June Broughton - Lomper's Mum
- Chris Brailsford - Duty Sergeant
- Malcolm Pitt - Job Club Manager
- Daryl Fishwick - Social Worker
- Muriel Hunt - Horses's Mum
- Theresa Maduemezia - Horses's Sister
- British Steel Stocksbridge Band - brass band
- Tom Wilkinson - Gerald
- Lesley Sharp - Jean
- Steve Huison - Lomper
- Hugo Speer - Guy
- William Snape - Nathan
- Dave Hill - Alan
- Vinny Dhillon - Sharon
- Joanna Swain - Sheryl
- Kate Rutter - Dole Clerk
- Glenn Cunningham - Police Inspector
- Steve Garti - Policeman
- Dennis Blanch - Director
- David Lonsdale - Repossession Man
- Fiona Watts - Beryl
- Fiona Nelson - Horse's Sister
- Director(s):
- Peter Cattaneo
- Writer(s):
- Simon Beaufoy
- Producer(s):
- Uberto Pasolini
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Nudity, Adult Language, Questionable for Children)
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- 1997 - The Full Monty - European Film Academy - Best European Film
- 1997 - The Full Monty - Screen Actors Guild - Best Ensemble Acting








