Janice Beard Explained

Janice Beard
Director:	Clare Kilner
Producer:	Judy Counihan
Editing:	Mary Finlay
Music:	Paul Carr
Runtime:	81 minutes
Language:	English

Janice Beard (also known as Janice Beard 45 WPM), is a 1999 film directed by Clare Kilner. It stars Eileen Walsh, Rhys Ifans and Patsy Kensit. It was nominated for an awards in 1999, 2000 and 2002.

Plot

Janice Beard is a Scottish woman who moves to London in hopes of making enough money to treat her mother's agoraphobia. She lands a job at Kendon Motors, which is working on a new automobile. The movie centers on her relationship with co-worker Sean who is actually an industrial saboteur intent on thwarting Kendon's new car.

Cast

• Eileen Walsh as Janice Beard
• Rhys Ifans as Sean
• Patsy Kensit as Julia
• Sandra Voe as Mimi
• David O'Hara as O'Brien
• Frances Grey as Violet
• Zita Sattar as Jane
• Amelia Curtis as June
• Mossie Smith as Dolores
• Eddie Marsan as Mr. Tense
• Perry Fenwick as Mr. Button

Reception

Stephen Holden described the film as "whimsical" and "quirky" and admired its depiction of corporate life "at the bottom of the ladder".^[1]

Notes and References

1. Holden, Stephen. "FILM REVIEW; Making It All Up As She Goes Along", New York Times. May 10, 2002.