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Last Orders is a film based on Graham Swift's novel about four friends who scatter the ashes of their deceased friend Jack Dodds. The film stars Michael Caine, Helen Mirren, Bob Hoskins and others, and explores the themes of friendship, love and regret.
Last Orders is a 1996 novel by Graham Swift, winner of the Booker Prize. It tells the story of four war veterans who scatter the ashes of their friend Jack Dodds in Margate, using flashbacks and multiple narrators.
- Graham Swift
- 1996
A group of old friends scatter the ashes of their late friend Jack, a London butcher, at Margate. The film explores their memories, regrets and friendships through flashbacks and flash-forwards.
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- Drama
- Fred Schepisi
- 2002-01-11
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.
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.
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 (Helen Mirren), and a group of loyal...
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- Drama
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Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the 2001 comedy-drama film Last Orders, based on Graham Swift's novel. See the full cast and crew list, including Michael Caine, Helen Mirren, Fred Schepisi and more.
