The Very Thought of You

The Very Thought of You

The Very Thought of You

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The Very Thought of You

"Two's Company. Three's a Crowd. Four's a Disaster."

1998

1h 28m

5.6(45 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

Laurence recounts to his neighbour how his life long friendship with Frank and Daniel has been overturned in just three days by their each independently meeting, and falling for, Martha, who has no idea of their connection. Slowly the tale unfolds, the narrative moving backwards and forwards gradually filling in the gaps until we see the whole picture

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Production Companies

Film4 Productions

Miramax

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Monica Potter

Martha

Monica Potter

Acting

Rufus Sewell

Frank

Rufus Sewell

Acting

Tom Hollander

Daniel

Tom Hollander

Acting

Joseph Fiennes

Laurence

Joseph Fiennes

Acting

Ray Winstone

Pedersen

Ray Winstone

Acting

Debora Weston

Fluggast

No Image

Acting

Jan Pearson

-

No Image

Acting

Rebecca Craig

Julian

No Image

Acting

Paul Bigley

-

Paul Bigley

Acting

Steven O'Donnell

Unknown Role

Steven O'Donnell

Acting

Lorelei King

US Ground Stewardess

Lorelei King

Acting

Hamish Clark

Icelandair Official

Hamish Clark

Acting

Steve Speirs

Taxi Driver

Steve Speirs

Acting

Rob Brydon

Bus Driver

Rob Brydon

Acting

Luke de Lacey

Audition Actor #1

Luke de Lacey

Acting

Luke de Lacey

Audition Actor

Luke de Lacey

Acting

Stephen Mangan

Audition Actor

Stephen Mangan

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