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Outside Bet

  • 20122012
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
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Outside Bet (2012)
Set against the turbulent mid 80's of money, privatization, unions and dramatic media evolution: A life-long group of friends find themselves at the bad end of a redundancy pay-out and invest their savings into a racehorse, hoping that one final race can
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A group of friends buy a racehorse to safeguard them in the event that they lose their jobs amidst the turbulence in 1980s Britain.A group of friends buy a racehorse to safeguard them in the event that they lose their jobs amidst the turbulence in 1980s Britain.A group of friends buy a racehorse to safeguard them in the event that they lose their jobs amidst the turbulence in 1980s Britain.

IMDb RATING
4.8/10
319
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  • Director
    • Sacha Bennett
  • Writers
    • Mark Baxter(original story)
    • Sacha Bennett
    • Paolo Hewitt(story)
  • Stars
    • Jenny Agutter
    • Rita Tushingham
    • Vincent Regan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sacha Bennett
  • Writers
    • Mark Baxter(original story)
    • Sacha Bennett
    • Paolo Hewitt(story)
  • Stars
    • Jenny Agutter
    • Rita Tushingham
    • Vincent Regan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos1

    Outside Bet
    Trailer 1:30
    Outside Bet

    Photos11

    Dudley Sutton at an event for Outside Bet (2012)
    Outside Bet (2012)
    Bob Hoskins, Phil Davis, Kate Magowan, Vincent Regan, Dudley Sutton, Terry Stone, and Emily Atack in Outside Bet (2012)
    Bob Hoskins in Outside Bet (2012)
    Outside Bet (2012)
    Bob Hoskins in Outside Bet (2012)
    Rebecca Ferdinando with actor and comedian Richard Blackwood at the premiere of Outside Bet, London
    Rebecca Ferdinando signings for Outside Bet premiere, London
    Rebecca Ferdinando - Outside Bet film premiere, London
    Rebecca Ferdinando - Outside Bet red carpet

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    Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter
    • Shirley Baxteras Shirley Baxter
    Rita Tushingham
    Rita Tushingham
    • Marthaas Martha
    Vincent Regan
    Vincent Regan
    • Jagoas Jago
    Tom Davis
    Tom Davis
    • Gutsy Georgeas Gutsy George
    Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins
    • Percy 'Smudge' Smithas Percy 'Smudge' Smith
    Phil Davis
    Phil Davis
    • Threadsas Threads
    • (as Philip Davis)
    Terry Stone
    Terry Stone
    • Johnny Gossameras Johnny Gossamer
    Kate Magowan
    Kate Magowan
    • Natalie Cheamas Natalie Cheam
    Emily Atack
    Emily Atack
    • Katieas Katie
    Montserrat Lombard
    Montserrat Lombard
    • Beckaas Becka
    Joe Sims
    Joe Sims
    • Lifeguardas Lifeguard
    Dudley Sutton
    Dudley Sutton
    • Alfie Hobnailsas Alfie Hobnails
    Adam Deacon
    Adam Deacon
    • Sam The Solemanas Sam The Soleman
    Perry Benson
    • Sefton Wallaceas Sefton Wallace
    Rupert Holliday-Evans
    Rupert Holliday-Evans
    • Vicaras Vicar
    Brian Croucher
    • Philas Phil
    Ali Cook
    Ali Cook
    • Stevieas Stevie
    Jason Maza
    Jason Maza
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    • Director
      • Sacha Bennett
    • Writers
      • Mark Baxter(original story)
      • Sacha Bennett
      • Paolo Hewitt(story)
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    Storyline

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    Set against the turbulent mid 1980s of money, privatization, unions and dramatic media evolution: A life-long group of friends find themselves at the bad end of a redundancy pay-out and invest their savings into a racehorse, hoping that one final race can turn their fortunes around. —Sacha Bennett
    • 1980s
    • Plot summary
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    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bob Hoskins was filming in the Herschel Arms in Slough for this film in December 2010. This pub was chosen because it has a very traditional interior, as was much more common in the Eighties.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.78 (2012)

    User reviews4

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    You can bet on it
    Movies are so niche these days. Each new release is blinkered to focus on a very specific audience. Rarely do you find a film that you can take your whole family to without feeling that you stooped to the lowest common denominator in an attempt to please and suit them all. Problem solved with the release of "Outside Bet." Sacha Bennett ably directs assured performances from familiar faces including Bob Hoskins, Jenny Agutter, Phil Davis, as well as from new talents Emily Attack and Calum MacNab in a funny, touching, and at the finish, cheering comedy. Set in the '80's, when Wapping replaced Fleet Street in one fell swoop, a group of redundant print-workers buy a racehorse. The result is thoroughly enjoyable; a very likable film with some truly priceless moments. An "Outside Bet" is just what we all need right now. Go to the cinema and put your money on it. It's a winner!
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    • drewucl7
    • Apr 30, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La apuesta
    • Production companies
      • Gateway Films
      • Talent Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,274
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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