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With an adapted screenplay by Roman Polanski, this bleak but moving 1970s film is set in a rundown British seaside resort. Bernie struggles to cope with his alcoholism as he takes his daughter Winnie on a day trip. Featuring Peter Sellers in a cameo role. Read more

Starring	Mark Burns, Beatie Edney, Fiona Lewis, Jack MacGowran
Director	Simon Hesera
Genres	Drama

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  It is meant to be dark, dreary, about a drunk who has a little daughter. Knowing there are few laughs it is excellent in it's portrayal of sadness. Good ... read more »
  
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  As a long time Polanski fan, I decided to try this. He is credited only as the screenwriter (adapted from a book). Why did he sink to this?
  
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  Yet another bizarre offering from odeon,s best of british series(although if this is the best britain can do no wonder we no longer have a film industry)Written... read more »
  
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  Good for what it is
  
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  It is meant to be dark, dreary, about a drunk who has a little daughter. Knowing there are few laughs it is excellent in it's portrayal of sadness. Good ... read more »
  
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  Good for what it is
  
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  It is meant to be dark, dreary, about a drunk who has a little daughter. Knowing there are few laughs it is excellent in it's portrayal of sadness. Good ... read more »
  
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  - Badgero
  - 70 reviews
  - Farnham
  - 03 Mar 2008 at 17:20
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  bleak oddidty
  
  Yet another bizarre offering from odeon,s best of british series(although if this is the best britain can do no wonder we no longer have a film industry)Written... read more »
  
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- - cathouse
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  A Day At The Beach
  
  As a long time Polanski fan, I decided to try this. He is credited only as the screenwriter (adapted from a book). Why did he sink to this?
  
  (OK, he ... read more »
  
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  With an adapted screenplay by Roman Polanski, this bleak but moving 1970s film is set in a rundown British seaside resort. Bernie struggles to cope with his alcoholism as he takes his daughter Winnie on a day trip. Featuring Peter Sellers in a cameo role....