Greenfingers (2000)
Colin Briggs is serving a sentence for murder, and has all but given up on life. But after being transferred to an open prison in the heart of the Cotswolds and meeting one of the "lifers" - Fergus - existence takes on a whole new meaning.
With his eccentric passion for gardening, the ageing Fergus is the last man Colin would normally team up with. But when he plants some seeds for Fergus - and they grow and blossom - Colin is strangely drawn to the garden. Soon, the inmates are hooked on horticulture, impressing both the Prison Governor and the colourful gardening author, Georgina Woodhouse, who urges the Royal Horticulture Society to sponsor a prisoners' show-garden.
Yet Colin finds that he is hooked on more than just roses and violets. In fact, it's a certain Primrose who now consumes his thoughts... Georgina's beautiful and elusive daughter.
Based on a true story. Greenfingers is a heart warming and inspiring tale of triumph over adversity.
Classification: Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
Starring: Helen Mirren, Clive Owen, Danny Dyer, Warren Clarke, Paterson Joseph, David Kelley, Adam Fogerty, Natasha Little
Director: Joel Hershman
Members Reviews
Reviewed by: 'Tanya from London'
A wee gem!
Inspired by a true story, this is the tale of a group of criminals serving time in prison. Colin Briggs (Clive Owen) and his cell mates are forced to tend to the gardens by the prison warden and soon discover that they have a real talent for this work and end up at the Hampton Court Garden Show. It's a better than average human spirit surmounting the odds story and is well acted/directed. Perfect Sunday afternoon viewing.
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Greenfingers
 
Genres:
Drama
Comedy

Run Time:
88 Minutes

Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing

Languages:
English

Countries:
UK

BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over

Release Date:
04/03/2002

Production Year:
2000

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1

Colour:
Colour

Special Features:
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Interactive Menu Screens
  • Chapter Selections
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