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Deadly Advice

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
359
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Jane Horrocks, John Mills, Billie Whitelaw, and Edward Woodward in Deadly Advice (1994)
ComedyDrama

Advised by the ghosts of five notable British killers, small town librarian Jodie sets out to murder her domineering mother, Iris, and anyone else who stands in her way to happiness.Advised by the ghosts of five notable British killers, small town librarian Jodie sets out to murder her domineering mother, Iris, and anyone else who stands in her way to happiness.Advised by the ghosts of five notable British killers, small town librarian Jodie sets out to murder her domineering mother, Iris, and anyone else who stands in her way to happiness.

  • Director
    • Mandie Fletcher
  • Writer
    • Glenn Chandler
  • Stars
    • Jane Horrocks
    • Brenda Fricker
    • Imelda Staunton
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    359
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mandie Fletcher
    • Writer
      • Glenn Chandler
    • Stars
      • Jane Horrocks
      • Brenda Fricker
      • Imelda Staunton
    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Jane Horrocks
    Jane Horrocks
    • Jodie Greenwood
    Brenda Fricker
    Brenda Fricker
    • Iris Greenwood
    Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton
    • Beth Greenwood
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Dr. Ted Philips
    Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward
    • Maj. Herbert Armstrong
    Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw
    • Kate Webster
    Hywel Bennett
    Hywel Bennett
    • Dr. Crippen
    Jonathan Hyde
    Jonathan Hyde
    • George Joseph Smith
    John Mills
    John Mills
    • Jack the Ripper
    Ian Abeysekera
    • Bunny
    • (as Ian Abbey)
    Eleanor Bron
    Eleanor Bron
    • Judge
    Roger Frost
    Roger Frost
    • Rev. Horace Cotton
    Gareth Gwyn-Jones
    • Mr. Smethurst
    Richard Moore
    • Constable Dickman
    Alice Burrows
    • Joyce Cream
    Sarah Blackburn
    • Veronica
    Eden Ford
    Eden Ford
    • Compere
    • (as Alan Fordham)
    Dillie Keane
    • Mary
    • Director
      • Mandie Fletcher
    • Writer
      • Glenn Chandler
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    User reviews5

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    Cherry_baby_31

    Great Black Comedy And No Spoilers

    Deadly Advice is A briliant flim. Jodie and her sister Beth is treated like their still kids (and there in their late twenties) by their mother Iris. Then Jodie remembers she saw dead people when she was a child and starts seeing them again and they start giving her advice DEADLY advice soon Jodie finds herself in a mess. Very funny 10/10 and i would recomend it to everyone!!
    8karenz

    Dark humor with fine performances.

    This is a funny and original story that gets a bit bogged down towards the end but finishes well. Jane Horrocks is superb, as always. Imelda Staunton, Brenda Frickers, and Jonathan Pryce do fine by their characters as well. It's the story, not the performances that get a bit stuck about 3/4 through.
    10loydwood

    Bunny nearly steals the limelight!

    This film was so way ahead of its time. If you liked Knives Out etc then this has a similar vibe and introduces the undertones with the overtones in just the right measure. Featuring an ensemble cast of all the great period actors that do their usual thing, alongside the hilarious. Advised by the ghosts of five notable British killers, small town librarian Jodie (Jane Horrocks) sets out to murder her domineering mother, Iris (Brenda Fricker) and anyone else who stands in her way to happiness. This includes the character Bunny who almost manages to steal the show with a character portrayal that is now an absolute must in all modern films of this genre.
    cherylconway1

    Great Film No Spoilers! And Bunny.....

    Deadly Advice is a brilliant flim from start to finish. I love the way Iris treats her two daughters as kids and jodie and her sister are really funny and good actresses. And Bunny....! don't even get me started! He is so fu**ing GORGEOUS! His face his body i could go on and on! The idea of the film is brill and the actors are very good which makes the film as good as it is. I give it 10/10 and i recommend it to anyone who wants a good comedy!!

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    • Trivia
      Theatrical movie directorial debut for Mandie Fletcher.
    • Quotes

      Jodie: Ted and I are strictly platonic.

      Mother: What does *that* mean?

      Jodie: It's Greek. For "having lunch occasionally."

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the credits "The story you have just seen is completely fictitious. None of the characters ever existed, except of course for Jodie's eminent group of advisers, and they can only now exist in Jodie's imagination."
    • Soundtracks
      For Your Love
      Written by Graham Gouldman

      Performed by The Yardbirds

      Courtesy of Charly International

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 1994 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Consejos mortales
    • Filming locations
      • Hay-on-Wye, Wales, UK(town)
    • Production companies
      • Mayfair Entertainment
      • Rosebud Communications Releasing
      • Zenith Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • £3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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