Feature1989·95m·6.3

How to Get Ahead in Advertising

The career where two heads are better than one.

FantasyComedyDrama

Pressure from his boss and a skin-cream client produces a talking boil on a British adman's neck.

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Cast

Richard E. Grant

Denis Dimbleby Bagley

Rachel Ward

Julia Bagley

Richard Wilson

John Bristol

Jacqueline Tong

Penny Wheelstock

Susan Wooldridge

Monica

John Shrapnel

Psychiatrist

Hugh Armstrong

Harry Wax

Mick Ford

Richard

Jacqueline Pearce

Maud

Christopher Simon

Waiter

Gino Melvazzi

Waiter

Victor Lucas

Tweedy Man

Dawn Keeler

Tweedy Woman

Kerryann White

Girl in Elevator

Vivienne McKone

Receptionist

Donald Hoath

Businessman on train

John Levitt

Businessman

Gordon Gostelow

Priest

Pip Torrens

Jonathan

Tony Slattery

Basil

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
Budget
Revenue
$418,053
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Virgin FilmsHandmade Films

Crew

Director

Bruce Robinson

Writers

Bruce Robinson

David Dundas

Original Music Composer

Rick Wentworth

Original Music Composer

Michael Pickwoad

Production Design

Alan Strachan

Editor

Andrea Galer

Costume Design

Peter Hannan

Director of Photography

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