How to Get Ahead in Advertising

1990    1h 35m    R
Comedy, Fantasy, Drama
6.860%77%63%
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A cynical advertising exec has a block at work leading to a meltdown. He's hilariously out of control. Getting a big, talking boil on his shoulder doesn't help.
Directed By
Bruce Robinson
Written By
Bruce Robinson
Studio
Virgin Films, Handmade Films

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Cast of How to Get Ahead in Advertising
  • Richard E. GrantDenis Dimbleby Bagley
  • Rachel WardJulia Bagley
  • Richard WilsonJohn Bristol
  • Jacqueline TongPenny Wheelstock
  • Susan WooldridgeMonica
  • John ShrapnelPsychiatrist
  • Hugh ArmstrongHarry Wax
  • Mick FordRichard
  • Jacqueline PearceMaud
  • Christopher SimonWaiter
  • Gino MelvazziWaiter
  • Victor LucasTweedy Man
  • Dawn KeelerTweedy Woman
  • Kerryann WhiteGirl in Elevator
  • Vivienne McKoneReceptionist
  • Donald HoathBusinessman on train
  • John LevittBusinessman on train
  • Gordon GostelowPriest
  • Pip TorrensJonathan
  • Tony SlatteryBasil
  • Rachel FieldingJennifer
  • Pauline MelvilleSylvia Wallace
  • Roddy Maude-RoxbyDr Gatty
  • Francesca LongriggNurse
  • Tanveer GhaniHospital Doctor
  • Joanna MaysPhillis Blokey
  • Sean BeanLarry Frisk
  • Bruce RobinsonThe Boil (Voice Only)
  • Eric IdleMale Love Bird (voice) (uncredited)
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