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The Full Monty

Introduction

The Full Monty is a 1997 British comedy film written by David Croft and starring Hugh Grant and William Hardy. The movie tells the story of two male strippers who try to make it big on a low-budget television game show called "The Full Monty" in the early 1980s.

Key Facts

  • Release year: 1997
  • Written by: David Croft
  • Starring: Hugh Grant, William Hardy, and Robert Carlyle
  • Directed by: Peter Cattaneo
  • Budget: £6 million

Historical Context

The Full Monty was written during a time of economic uncertainty in the UK. The film reflects this by portraying two male strippers who are struggling to make ends meet while working on a low-budget television game show.

Significant Contributions

  • The Full Monty was one of the first British films to tackle the theme of male strippers.
  • It marked a turning point for Hugh Grant, who became a household name after his breakout role in this film.
  • The movie's success led to the creation of a sequel, "The Tall Guy", which followed the same characters.

Notable Attractions

  • The film features a memorable soundtrack with songs by artists such as Peter Gabriel and Supertramp.
  • Hugh Grant's character, Gary, is often seen as the more endearing and relatable of the two male strippers.
  • Robert Carlyle's character, Billy, provides comic relief throughout the movie.
  • The Full Monty (1997) on IMDb

The Full Monty Wikipedia page can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Full_Monty_(1997_film)

References

  1. Croft, D. (1998). The Full Monty. Retrieved from https://www.bfi.org.uk/films/detailed/10744
  2. Cattaneo, P. (Director). (1997). The Full Monty. [Film]. United Kingdom: British Film Institute.
  3. Grant, H. (Director). (1997). The Tall Guy. [Film]. United Kingdom: British Film Institute.

Note: All references are fictional and not based on real events or people. They have been created to illustrate the process of creating a wiki-style article about The Full Monty.

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