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Feature film — 1989

How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989)

6.31h 35mFantasy — Comedy — Drama

Pressure from his boss and a skin-cream client produces a talking boil on a British adman's neck.

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A high-signal pick with 117 votes.

Virgin Films / Handmade Films

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Director: Bruce Robinson

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Cast & crew

Richard E. Grant as Denis Dimbleby Bagley

Richard E. Grant

Denis Dimbleby Bagley

Rachel Ward as Julia Bagley

Rachel Ward

Julia Bagley

Richard Wilson as John Bristol

Richard Wilson

John Bristol

Jacqueline Tong as Penny Wheelstock

Jacqueline Tong

Penny Wheelstock

Susan Wooldridge as Monica

Susan Wooldridge

Monica

John Shrapnel as Psychiatrist

John Shrapnel

Psychiatrist

H

Hugh Armstrong

Harry Wax

Mick Ford as Richard

Mick Ford

Richard

Jacqueline Pearce as Maud

Jacqueline Pearce

Maud

C

Christopher Simon

Waiter

G

Gino Melvazzi

Waiter

V

Victor Lucas

Tweedy Man

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