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"Distant Voices, Still Lives" quotes

Distant Voices, Still Lives poster
The lives of an English working-class family are told out of order in a free-associative manner. The first part, "Distant Voices", focuses on the father's role in the family. The second part, "Still Lives", focuses on his children.

Director: Terence Davies
Writer: Terence Davies
Production: N/A
Genre: drama, music
Year: 1988
MetaScore: 85/100
ImdbRating: 7.4
BoxOffice: $693,563
Released: 29 Sep 1988
Awards: 11 wins & 7 nominations

4 video clips

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When they're not using their big stick they're farting Aren't men horrible - Distant Voices, Still Lives 00:06 When they're not using their big stick they're... If I'd played me cards right I'd be in America now - Distant Voices, Still Lives 00:13 If I'd played me cards right I'd be in America now That's all we need you singing - Distant Voices, Still Lives 00:07 That's all we need you singing I've switched the light off - Distant Voices, Still Lives 00:08 I've switched the light off

Cast

Mother - Freda Dowie
Father - Pete Postlethwaite
Eileen - Angela Walsh
Tony - Dean Williams
Maisie - Lorraine Ashbourne
All Cast