Sunday Pursuit(1990)
Thomas Wilkins has faithfully worked his entire life on Saville Row. Suddenly he is fired by his boss Mr Gerald, who wants a younger man with new ideas. Thomas advertise under "Lonely Hearts" and receives an answer.
Movie: Sunday Pursuit
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Thomas Wilkins
Alice Fletcher
Mr. Gerald
Head waiter
Maureen
Taxi driver
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Thomas Wilkins has faithfully worked his entire life on Saville Row. Suddenly he is fired by his boss Mr Gerald, who wants a younger man with new ideas. Thomas advertise under "Lonely Hearts" and receives an answer.
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1990-11-23
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