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The Battleaxe

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A British lockmaker (Francis Matthews) sues a woman (Jill Ireland) for breach of promise, blaming her unbearable mother (Joan Haythorne).

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David Parkinson Radio Times The script deftly pokes fun at judicial convention, while director Godfrey Grayson executes the funny - if far-fetched - rug-pull finale with some aplomb. Rated: 3/5 Jun 24, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Godfrey Grayson

Director

Jill Ireland

Audrey Page

Francis Matthews

Tony Evers

Joan Haythorne

Mrs. Page

Olaf Pooley

Cranborn

Richard Caldicot

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Synopsis A British lockmaker (Francis Matthews) sues a woman (Jill Ireland) for breach of promise, blaming her unbearable mother (Joan Haythorne).
Director
Godfrey Grayson
Producer
John Ingram
Screenwriter
Mark Grantham
Production Co
Danziger Productions Ltd.
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 6m