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In Celebration

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Three successful adult sons return home to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of their working-class father (Bill Owen) and mother (Constance Chapman). However, tensions and unresolved issues soon arise. Colin (James Bolam) lives a comfortable life as a businessman but feels lonely. Andrew (Alan Bates) shocks everyone when he declares his intention to become an artist. The youngest son, Steven (Brian Cox), pines for his youth now that he has a large family and adult responsibilities.

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David Sterritt Christian Science Monitor The performances are knowing and assured, helping to restore the drama's low-key urgency. Aug 7, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Three successful adult sons return home to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of their working-class father (Bill Owen) and mother (Constance Chapman). However, tensions and unresolved issues soon arise. Colin (James Bolam) lives a comfortable life as a businessman but feels lonely. Andrew (Alan Bates) shocks everyone when he declares his intention to become an artist. The youngest son, Steven (Brian Cox), pines for his youth now that he has a large family and adult responsibilities.
Director
Lindsay Anderson
Producer
Ely Landau
Screenwriter
David Storey
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 11, 2007
Runtime
2h 11m
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