Housewife, 49

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Overview

The wartime diaries of Nella Last provide the foundation for this story about a woman who struggled for personal liberation as the world waged a violent war for freedom. Written by a starring popular British comedienne Victoria Wood, this BAFTA-winning drama highlights how a widespread war reflected on the life of a solitary woman.
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Overview

The wartime diaries of Nella Last provide the foundation for this story about a woman who struggled for personal liberation as the world waged a violent war for freedom. Written by a starring popular British comedienne Victoria Wood, this BAFTA-winning drama highlights how a widespread war reflected on the life of a solitary woman.
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Special Features

Includes insert with background on the U.K.'s Mass Observation project; Text interview with Victoria Wood; Cast filmographies
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 3/11/2008
  • UPC: 054961804191
  • Original Release: 2006
  • Source: Acorn Media
  • Time: 1:33:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 45,676

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Victoria Wood
David Threlfall
Christopher Harper
Technical Credits
Gavin Millar Director
Michele Buck Executive Producer
John Lunn Score Composer
Damien Timmer Executive Producer
Piers Wenger Producer
Victoria Wood Executive Producer, Screenwriter
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Housewife, 49
1. I Am... [5:09]
2. Family & Friends [10:49]
3. The Women's Voluntary Service [4:36]
4. Moving Forward [7:32]
5. Cliff's Return [6:12]
6. Air Raids [5:29]
7. Horcut Lane [5:50]
8. Christmas [7:59]
9. A Proper Life [6:55]
10. Placing Blame [6:33]
11. Back With Mrs. Waite [5:12]
12. A Different War [7:25]
13. Victory [6:03]
14. Not Forgotten [6:58]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Housewife, 49
   Play Feature
   Scene Selection
   Cast Filmographies
      Victoria Wood
      David Threlfall
      Christopher Harper
      Stephanie Cole
      Marcia Warren
   Victoria Wood Interview
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  • Posted December 15, 2012

    Great story and great actors !

    I loved this movie, I bought it after my Mom told me about it. It is a great war-time movie from a different perspective. Victoria Wood is fab and the whole cast is great, watch it you won't be disappointed !!!

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