
How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989)★ 6.8/10
- Comedy
- Fantasy
Directed by: Bruce Robinson
Written by: Bruce Robinson
A cynical advertising exec has a block at work leading to a meltdown. He's hilariously out of control. Getting a big, talking boil on his shoulder doesn't help.
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Cast & crew
Richard E. GrantBagley
Rachel WardJulia
Richard WilsonBristol
Jacqueline TongPenny Wheelstock
John ShrapnelPsychiatrist
Susan WooldridgeMonica
Hugh ArmstrongHarry Wax
Mick FordRichard
Jacqueline PearceMaud
Christopher SimonWaiter
Gino MelvazziWaiter
Victor LucasTweedy Man
Dawn KeelerTweedy Woman
Kerryann WhiteGirl in Elevator
Vivienne McKoneSullivan Bristol Receptionist
Donald HoathBusinessman
John LevittBusinessman
Gordon GostelowPriest
Pip TorrensJonathan
Tony SlatteryBasil
Rachel FieldingJennifer
Pauline MelvilleMrs Wallace
Roddy Maude-RoxbyDr Gatty
Francesca LongriggNurse
Tanveer GhaniHospital Doctor
Joanna MaysPhillis Blokey
Sean BeanLarry Frisk
Roy BeckCity worker (uncredited)
Eric IdleMale Love Bird (uncredited) (voice)
Bruce RobinsonThe Boil (uncredited) (voice)
Cy TownMan at wedding (uncredited)