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Thatcherism and the Irish troubles provide the backdrop for this study of Mick, a well-meaning youth in Sheffield, who has, unlike Dickens' Pip, no expectations. Mick lives with his parents, works on his motorbike, looks for work, and every two weeks gets his check from the dole. There are no jobs. His best mate Alan joins the army to fix tanks and is sent to Belfast to quell Catholics. At a disco, Mick meets Karen, who works at a shoe shop and lives with her recently-separated mom. Karen misses her dad. She offers Mick emotional stability and a route to adulthood; Alan pitches the army. Does Mick have a future?
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How long is Looks and Smiles?
Looks and Smiles has a runtime of 1h 44m (1 hour and 44 minutes).
Who directed Looks and Smiles?
Looks and Smiles was directed by Ken Loach and released in 1981.
What genre is Looks and Smiles?
Looks and Smiles is a Drama film (1981).
Who stars in Looks and Smiles?
The cast of Looks and Smiles includes Graham Green, Carolyn Nicholson, Tony Pitts, Roy Haywood, Phil Askham.
What is the TMDB rating for Looks and Smiles?
Looks and Smiles has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 11 votes.
