Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day(2008)
“Every woman will have her day.”
Overview
London, England, on the eve of World War II. Guinevere Pettigrew, a strict governess who is unable to keep a job, is fired again. Lost in the hostile city, a series of fortunate circumstances lead her to meet Delysia LaFosse, a glamorous and dazzling American jazz singer whose life is a chaos ruled by indecision, a continuous battle between love and fame.
Director
Bharat Nalluri
Studio
Focus Features
Revenue
$17M
Cast
Frances McDormand
as Guinevere Pettigrew
Amy Adams
as Delysia LaFosse
Lee Pace
as Michael Pardew
Ciarán Hinds
as Joe Blomfield
Shirley Henderson
as Edythe Dubarry
Mark Strong
as Nick Caldarelli
Tom Payne
as Phil Goldman
Christina Cole
as Charlotte Warren
Clare Clifford
as Margery
Stephanie Cole
as Miss Holt
Beatie Edney
as Mrs. Brummegan
Sarah Kants
as Annabel Darlington
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Box Office
$17M
Production Companies
Focus Features • Kudos • Shine Pictures
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What is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day about?▼
London, England, on the eve of World War II. Guinevere Pettigrew, a strict governess who is unable to keep a job, is fired again. Lost in the hostile city, a series of fortunate circumstances lead her to meet Delysia LaFosse, a glamorous and dazzling American jazz singer whose life is a chaos ruled by indecision, a continuous battle between love and fame.
Who directed Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?▼
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day was directed by Bharat Nalluri and released in 2008. It is a drama, comedy, romance film.
How long is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?▼
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?▼
The cast of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day includes Frances McDormand as Guinevere Pettigrew, Amy Adams as Delysia LaFosse, Lee Pace as Michael Pardew, Ciarán Hinds as Joe Blomfield, Shirley Henderson as Edythe Dubarry and more.
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