Word: longden
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...serious and touching British drama, Richard Loncraine's "The Wedding Gift" employs some of England's most talented actors and actresses. Based on a true story, the film stars Julie Walters as Diana Longden, a middle-aged woman dying of a mysterious illness. Walters came into the forefront of the British acting world with "Educating Rita" where she held her own with Michael Caine. She did the same with Jeanne Moreau in the recent release "The Summer House." Her husband, Deric, comes to life with Jim Broadbent assuming the role. Broadbent has established himself as a brilliant character actor, playing...
...Diana Longden suffers from an illness which the monolithic British healthcare system is unable to diagnose. The consultants, or doctors, insensitively shuffle her from hospital to hospital, toting her enormous file around which they never allow any-one else...