Starter for 10

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Starter for 10

Synopsis

Brian Jackson is a wide-eyed working class kid whose exhaustive grasp of general knowledge leaves him wanting when it comes to women. On his way to achieving his goal of appearing on University Challenge, he falls in love with team-mate Alice; has his conscience pricked by rights activist Rebecca; all whilst trying not to become the student tosser that his hometown mates think he'll turn into!

Cast

James McAvoy (Split, Atonement), Dominic Cooper (My Week with Marilyn, Captain America), Catherine Tate (Doctor Who), James Corden (Into the Woods), Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, The Favourite), Rebecca Hall (Vicky Cristina Barcelona, The Prestige)

Director

Tom Vaughan (What Happens in Vegas, Truel)

Awards

  • NomineeAustin Film FestivalAdvance Screening
  • NomineeBritish Independent Film AwardsDouglas Hickox Award
  • NomineeEmpire AwardsBest British Film