Real Life (1984)
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In this British romance, a lively London lad decides to create a little excitement by dreaming up a convincing story involving the theft of a Rembrandt; he then tells the story to a local newspaper. According to the imaginative imp, the painting was stolen by a motely gang who worked for a powerful South African guerilla leader. Unfortunately for the boy, there is a real Rembrandt thief about, and he is out to get the boy before his lies end up getting the crook captured. Meanwhile, the boy is in love with a pretty girl, about whom he frequently fantasizes. He does get together with the girl for a while, but the she jilts him. Fortunately, by the story's end, the crook is captured, she returns, and happiness ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rupert Everett, Cristina Raines, (more)
- Director(s):
- Francis Megahy
Synopsis of Real Life
In this British romance, a lively London lad decides to create a little excitement by dreaming up a convincing story involving the theft of a Rembrandt; he then tells the story to a local newspaper. According to the imaginative imp, the painting was stolen by a motely gang who worked for a powerful South African guerilla leader. Unfortunately for the boy, there is a real Rembrandt thief about, and he is out to get the boy before his lies end up getting the crook captured. Meanwhile, the boy is in love with a pretty girl, about whom he frequently fantasizes. He does get together with the girl for a while, but the she jilts him. Fortunately, by the story's end, the crook is captured, she returns, and happiness ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Real Life
- Rupert Everett - Tim
- Catherine Rabett - Kate
- Isla Blair - Anna
- Warren Clarke - Gerry
- Annabel Leventon - Carla
- Daphne Anderson - Morality Lady
- Ann Castle - Mrs. Ryall
- Cristina Raines - Laurel
- James Faulkner - Robin
- Norman Beaton - Leon
- Lynsey Baxter - Jackie
- Michael Cochrane - Lipton
- Royce Mills - Andrew Bazzard
- Director(s):
- Francis Megahy
- Writer(s):
- Francis Megahy
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