Movie Description In hopes of raising a few quid after their steel factory shuts down, a desperate group of working-class blokes in Sheffield decide to form an exotic male dance troupe, a la Chippendales, with one difference--despite their, well, average-at-best physiques, they're going to go "the full monty," meaning they'll offer their audience total nudity. Surprisingly bittersweet moments and well-intentioned social commentary imbue this raucous, feel-good comedy from England. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Original Musical or Comedy Score. Academy Award: Best Original Musical or Comedy Score.
| Credits | | Producer: | Uberto Pasolini | | Cast: | Chris Brailsford, Daryl Fishwick, Dennis Blanch, Diane Lane, Fiona Nelson, Fiona Watts, Glenn Cunningham, Hugo Speer, Joanna Swain, June Broughton, Kate Rutter, Malcolm Pitt, Muriel Hunt, Paul Butterworth, Steve Huison, Vinny Dhillon |
| Details | | Edition: | Fully Exposed Edition; 2-Disc Set |
Editorial Reviews "...Rich, consistent humour..." Sight and Sound - p.43-4 - Nina Caplan (09/01/1997)
"...Comic delight....Spangled with happy surprises and sharp acting..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars USA Today - p.3D - Susan Wloszczyna
"...[An] irresistible tale....Brightly acted and casually hilarious....It displays tenderness and respect on a par with its great humor..." New York Times - p.C9 - Janet Maslin (08/13/1997)
"...Heart-warming fun with more serious undertones than you might have expected..." Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas (08/13/1997)
"...A lovable comedy....THE FULL MONTY belongs in the recent tradition of bittersweet films from Britain that depict working-class life..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (08/27/1997)
Awards 1997Academy AwardsBest Adapted or Musical Song/ScoreAnne Dudley
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