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Coming Up Roses (1986)
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11 September 1987 (USA) morePlot:
The last cinema in a small town in South Wales closes. This means for the projectionist Trevor and ice cream vendor Mona that they are out of job... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Recommended! A fine Ealing-esquire story for all who love film! moreCast
(Credited cast) | Ifan Huw Dafydd | ... | Dave |
| Gillian Elisa | ... | Sian |
| Mari Emlyn | ... | June |
| Iola Gregory | ... | Mona |
| Rowan Griffiths | ... | Pete |
| Dafydd Hywel | ... | Trevor |
| Olive Michael | ... | Gwen |
| Bill Paterson | ... | Mr. Valentine |
| W.J. Phillips | ... | Eli Davies |
| Clyde Pollitt | ... | Councillor |
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93 minCountry:
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MonoCertification:
USA:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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Sadly, the bid to re-open the Rex cinema in Aberdare (already closed at the time of filming) where this film was shot failed, and the building was demolished two years later. moreFAQ
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I saw "Coming Up Roses" theatrically in 1990 at a nearby arts/revival house, with accompanying discussion, among a large group of appreciative other patrons. Today it's rather hard to locate, but I recommend tenacity in your search, as this film is reminiscent of the great Ealing and Frank Capra "community-pulling-together" comedy/dramas.
The concept here is one that holds special identification to those of us who frequent this film database ... a failing old movie theatre, and the efforts to breathe new life into it. Who among us has not felt a special sadness at seeing a once-grand but now-shuttered and darkened film palace? The proceedings here aren't as dreary, but are done with wit and style, and it's a memorable production that you'll like and remember.
On the evening I saw this, the discussion moderator announced that the real-life cinema used in "Coming Up Roses" was indeed up for a community-based restoration project, which I later heard had subsequently failed.