Ethel & Ernest(2016)
Forty years of change. One enduring love.
This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.
Movie: Ethel & Ernest
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ernest Briggs (voice)
Ethel Briggs (voice)
Raymond Briggs (voice)
Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
Lady of the House (voice)
Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Alf (voice)
Raymond Briggs (voice)
Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
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