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Housewife, 49

PG20061h 28mGavin Millar

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Downtrodden wife and mother Nella's life takes an unexpected turn for the better after she joins the Women's Voluntary Service office in Barrow-in-Furness during the Second World War. However, her new-found happiness is shattered when her son Cliff leaves to join the troops - provoking a painful confrontation with her husband Will.

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What is Housewife, 49 (2006) about?

Downtrodden wife and mother Nella's life takes an unexpected turn for the better after she joins the Women's Voluntary Service office in Barrow-in-Furness during the Second World War. However, her new-found happiness is shattered when her son Cliff leaves to join the troops - provoking a painful confrontation with her husband Will.

Who stars in Housewife, 49?

Housewife, 49 stars Victoria Wood (Nella Last), David Threlfall (Will Last), Ben Crompton (Arthur Last), Christopher Harper (Cliff Last), Stephanie Cole (Mrs Waite). The film was directed by Gavin Millar.

How long is Housewife, 49?

Housewife, 49 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated PG.

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