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Hobson's Choice

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Henry Hobson (Charles Laughton), a British widower, is the overbearing owner of a shoe shop. His three daughters -- Alice, Vicky and Maggie (Brenda De Banzie) -- work for him and all are eager to get out from under his thumb. When the headstrong Maggie announces she intends to marry Henry's best employee, Will (John Mills), father and daughter engage in an intense showdown. As Maggie works on launching a competing business, she also helps her sisters free themselves of their domineering father.
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Joe Clay Times (UK) David Lean鈥檚 impeccable adaptation of Harold Brighouse鈥檚 comedic play features terrific turns from Charles Laughton, John Mills and Brenda de Banzie. Oct 18, 2022 Full Review TIME Magazine Hobson's Choice is a cheerful little slice of death, warmed over and served with some lively comic sauces by Producer-Director David Lean and Actor Charles Laughton. May 1, 2013 Full Review

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Tom M An absolute barn storming performance by Laughton. A magnificent character study by Mills. And who is de Banzie, I've never heard of her before but she's terrific. Based on a play, the dialogue is funny and takes centre stage. Lean's direction is always on point and serves the material well. Pure classy filmmaking. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review SICKS6SIX S films don't get much better than this, Lawton is at his best IMO and all the supporting actors feed off him and deliver great supporting roles, a true classic in every sense of the word, today's directors could learn a lot by watching this film, Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/10/24 Full Review
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Synopsis Henry Hobson (Charles Laughton), a British widower, is the overbearing owner of a shoe shop. His three daughters -- Alice, Vicky and Maggie (Brenda De Banzie) -- work for him and all are eager to get out from under his thumb. When the headstrong Maggie announces she intends to marry Henry's best employee, Will (John Mills), father and daughter engage in an intense showdown. As Maggie works on launching a competing business, she also helps her sisters free themselves of their domineering father.
Director
David Lean
Producer
David Lean
Screenwriter
David Lean, Norman Spencer, Wynyard Browne
Production Co
London Film Production, British Lion Film Corporation
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 15, 2020
Runtime
1h 47m
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