Lucky Break (2001)
Lucky Break is a 2001 comedy movie directed by Peter Cattaneo, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars James Nesbitt, Olivia Williams and Timothy Spall.
Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the governor to stage a musical in an old chapel next to the prison's outer wall. He rounds up volunteer actors and puts his escape plan into production. Two other barriers, besides the wall, confront him: the arrival of a nasty inmate, John Toombes, who insists on joining the escape, and Jimmy's feelings of attraction for Anabel, a social worker who agrees to appear in the play. Opening night approaches: is this Jimmy's breakout performance?
Quick answers
What is Lucky Break about?
Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the governor to stage a musical in an old chapel next to the prison's outer wall. He rounds up volunteer actors and puts his escape plan into production. Two other barriers, besides the wall, confront him: the arrival of a nasty inmate, John Toombes, who insists on joining the escape, and Jimmy's feelings of attraction for Anabel, a social worker who agrees to appear in the play. Opening night approaches: is this Jimmy's breakout performance?
When was Lucky Break released?
Lucky Break was released on 24 August 2001.
How long is Lucky Break?
Lucky Break runs 1h 47m.
Who made Lucky Break?
Lucky Break was directed by Peter Cattaneo.
Where can I watch Lucky Break?
Lucky Break is available on Hoopla, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Lucky Break
Watch free: Hoopla
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV
Cast
- James Nesbitt as James 'Jimmy' Hands
- Olivia Williams as Annabel
- Timothy Spall as Cliff
- Christopher Plummer as Graham Mortimer
- Bill Nighy as Roger
- Lennie James as Rudy
- Ron Cook as Perry
- Peter Wight as George Barratt
- Celia Imrie as Amy
- Raymond Waring as Darren
- John Pierce Jones as Mad Lenny
- Peter McNamara as Ward