Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1993)
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Eight years ago, Gavin, artistic son of an Scots/Italian ice-cream dynasty, turned his back on Glasgow and moved south to London to make his name illustrating children's books. Now, frustrated and broke, his Uncle Sal appears with an offer. Gavin's father has sold the family business and to get his share of the proceeds, Gavin must return home for his father's birthday party. Swayed by the money, he sets off north and picks up a hitchicker with a secret. Their journey is difficult but ultimately rewarding.
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Peter CapaldiGavin Bellini
Richard WilsonUncle Salvatore
Jeremy NorthamJohn
Frances BarberMiss TrumbleElaine CollinsYvonne
Peter FerdinandoHomeless Youth
Simon CallowEddie Cherdowski
Phyllis LoganKarla
Robert JamesCampbellAnn Scott-JonesMrs. Tutty
Lindy WhitefordPeggy
Michael NardoneStevieMovie DNA
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What is Soft Top Hard Shoulder about?
Eight years ago, Gavin, artistic son of an Scots/Italian ice-cream dynasty, turned his back on Glasgow and moved south to London to make his name illustrating children's books. Now, frustrated and broke, his Uncle Sal appears with an offer. Gavin's father has sold the family business and to get his share of the proceeds, Gavin must return home for his father's birthday party. Swayed by the money, he sets off north and picks up a hitchicker with a secret. Their journey is difficult but ultimately rewarding.
How long is Soft Top Hard Shoulder?
Soft Top Hard Shoulder has a runtime of 95 minutes.