Statements (118)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Kingsley_Amis
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| gptkbp:awards |
Booker Prize nomination
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| gptkbp:based_on |
novel by Kingsley Amis
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Alfred
gptkb:Cynthia gptkb:Evelyn gptkb:Peter gptkb:Ruth gptkb:Frank gptkb:Graham gptkb:Mabel gptkb:Daphne gptkb:Derek gptkb:Gwen gptkb:Hugh gptkb:Mavis gptkb:Roger |
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:David_Johnson
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:depicts |
friendship dynamics
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:David_Leland
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:BBC
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:John_Wilson
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| gptkbp:explores |
themes of aging
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| gptkbp:features |
multiple story arcs
an ensemble cast humor and drama |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
The Old Devils (sequel)
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| gptkbp:follows |
a group of friends
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:drama |
| gptkbp:has |
a cult following
|
| gptkbp:highlights |
nostalgia
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Old Devils
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| gptkbp:includes |
elements of satire
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:theater friendships personal experiences political climate Welsh culture art movements British society cultural shifts literary traditions philosophical ideas Kingsley Amis's life |
| gptkbp:influences |
British literature
social realism post-war fiction |
| gptkbp:is |
a comedy-drama
a character-driven story a film that resonates with audiences. a story of personal growth a television film a narrative about friendship based on real-life experiences a story of love and loss a reflection on life choices a film that has a strong narrative structure a film that has a unique storytelling approach a film that features strong performances an adaptation of a literary work a film that has a bittersweet tone a story of reconciliation a film about aging gracefully a film that addresses mortality a film that appeals to older audiences a film that combines humor with serious themes a film that examines relationships a film that explores regret a film that features witty dialogue a film that has a poignant message a film that has a reflective tone a film that includes character development a film that portrays life in retirement a film that reflects on the passage of time a film that showcases British culture a story about retirement |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-224-02480-0
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Peter_Fortune
Gwen Fortune |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Richard_Hartley
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
320
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
The Old Devils (film adaptation)
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Edinburgh_International_Film_Festival
|
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:BBC_Films
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1986
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Jonathan_Cape
|
| gptkbp:received |
mixed reviews
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:2015
|
| gptkbp:released_on |
gptkb:DVD
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:David_Leland
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Wales
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:1980s
gptkb:Wales urban rural |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Tom_Conti
gptkb:Dame_Eileen_Atkins gptkb:Peter_O'_Toole gptkb:Gwen_Taylor |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:friendship
aging regret |
| gptkbp:was |
filmed in Wales
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kingsley_Amis
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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