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Last Orders is a 2001 drama film written and directed by Fred Schepisi. The screenplay is based on the 1996 Booker Prize-winning novel Last Orders by Graham Swift.
Jan 11, 2002 · A group of old friends scatter the ashes of their late mate Jack, a London butcher, at Margate. The film interweaves their memories of Jack and his wife Amy, and their own struggles and joys in life.
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- Drama
- Fred Schepisi
- 2002-01-11
Jan 29, 1996 · Last Orders. Graham Swift. 3.67. 14,238 ratings708 reviews. Four men once close to Jack Dodds, a London butcher, meet to carry out his peculiar last wish: to have his ashes scattered into the sea. For reasons best known to herself, Jack's widow, Amy, declines to join them.
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Last Orders is a 1996 novel by British writer Graham Swift. The book won the 1996 Booker Prize. In 2001, it was adapted for the film Last Orders by Australian writer and director Fred Schepisi.
- Graham Swift
- 1996
Feb 15, 2002 · Fred Schepisi's thoughtful ensemble drama looks back on the life of Jack (Michael Caine), an amiable London butcher who leaves behind his devoted wife, Amy...
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- Fred Schepisi
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- Michael Caine
Sep 10, 2001 · Overview. Jack Dodd was a London butcher who enjoyed a pint with his mates for over 50 years. When he died, he died as he lived, with a smile on his face watching a horse race on which he had bet, with borrowed money.
A group of old friends scatter the ashes of their late friend Jack, a London butcher, in Margate. The movie explores their memories of Jack, his wife Amy, and their lives and loves over the years.
