Lucky Break
Originally released in 2001. Lucky Break is a comedy/crime film. directed by Peter Cattaneo.
Starring James Nesbitt, Olivia Williams, and Timothy Spall
Synopsis
Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the governor to stage a musical in an old chapel next to the prison's outer wall. He rounds up volunteer actors and puts his escape plan into production. Two other barriers, besides the wall, confront him: the arrival of a nasty inmate, John Toombes, who insists on joining the escape, and Jimmy's feelings of attraction for Anabel, a social worker who agrees to appear in the play. Opening night approaches: is this Jimmy's breakout performance?
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (36 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lucky Break Productions
- Fragile Films
- Film4 Productions
- Senator Film
- Miramax
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucky Break about?
Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the gover...
Who directed Lucky Break?
Lucky Break was directed by Peter Cattaneo.
How long is Lucky Break?
Lucky Break has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Lucky Break released?
Lucky Break was released on August 24, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lucky Break?
The main cast of Lucky Break includes James Nesbitt, Olivia Williams, Timothy Spall, Christopher Plummer, Bill Nighy.