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Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Although this was the first "kitchen sink drama" to go into production, it was beaten to release by the similarly themed Room at the Top (1959).
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Alfred Lynch was initially cast in another part.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
S.P. Kapoor filmed his role in five days.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The first film of Nigel Davenport.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Theater critic Kenneth Tynan persuaded Nigel Kneale to extend the play into a screenplay. John Osborne was so delighted that he didn't have to perform the task that he happily signed over the story rights for a mere £2,000.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Producer Harry Saltzman was an avid fan of the play. He urged John Osborne and Tony Richardson to set up Woodfall films with a remit to make realistic homegrown movies. Look Back in Anger (1959) was their first production.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Steven Scott worked two days.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Claire Bloom was the first to be cast.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The first film of Alfred Lynch.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Charles Saynor worked two days.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Phyllis Neilson-Terry worked two days.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Initially Harry Saltzman was opposed to the idea of Tony Richardson directing the film version as he had never directed a film before. John Osborne insisted on Richardson as he had been responsible for the theatrical version but Saltzman's opposition led to the film's original backers, J. Arthur Rank, pulling out of the deal. Osborne of course ultimately got his way.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Opening credits: All names and characters portrayed are not and should not be identified with any actual person or persons living or dead.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The character of Ma Tanner was only referred to in the play, never seen. For the film version, she was brought vigorously to life by Edith Evans.
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The film's failure was largely attributed to the miscasting of Richard Burton, since at 33 he was clearly too old and too obviously capable to play Jimmy Porter.
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Cliff runs from the house towards Hornsey Road and its junction with Caedmon Road. The street on which they all live is now the Harvast Estate.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
John Osborne and Mary Ure were later married.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
At the start of the film they set up a stall in a market place. This was actually a real working and famous market in Romford in East London and some of the buildings in the background are still recognizable today.
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Stanley Van Beers worked two days.
Look Back in Anger - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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