A Simple Man
1987, English. Directed by Gillian Lynne.
L. S. Lowry, one of the most celebrated English painters from the mid 20th century, liked to call himself just a "simple man". But was he?
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Gillian LynneDirector
- Christopher GableL.S. Lowry
- Moira ShearerMother
- Albert FinneySelf - Introduction
- Marcello AngeliniFather going home
- Daniela BusonTennis player
- Graciela KaplanAnn
- Tanya Devonshire-JonesGirl in red 1
- Judy HolmeGirl in red 2
- Robert ClarkeMan in a Trilby hat
- Victoria WestallWife
- Duncan de GruchyBalloon seller 1
- Jeremy KerridgeBalloon seller 2
Details
- Released
- 6 November 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
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A Simple Man runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
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A Simple Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 November 1987. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed A Simple Man?
A Simple Man (1987) was directed by Gillian Lynne and stars Christopher Gable, Moira Shearer, Albert Finney.