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Release Year2007
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorGillies MacKinnon
WritersGillies MacKinnon
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe History of Mr Polly
About The History of Mr Polly
When Alfred Polly fails to find fulfilment as a shop keeper, he leaves his wife and sets out on the open road to see where freedom leads.
Directed by Gillies MacKinnon, The History of Mr Polly leans on a strong ensemble — Lee Evans, Anne-Marie Duff, Richard Coyle — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2007.
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