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