Wide-Eyed and Legless - 1993

Diana and Deric have an ideal marriage: they thrive in each other's company, they're funny, and they enjoy their two grown children and Deric's dotty mother; the trouble is, Diana can no longer walk and her malady defies medical diagnosis. To care for Diana, Deric is letting his business slide, but at a civic luncheon, he is seated next to Aileen Armitage, a novelist who is blind. They have a nice time, and on the sly, Diana contacts Aileen to made an odd request. Diana's declining health and her resolve bring this triangle of unlikely friends to a surprising place.

102min
1993
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.4/10

Cast

Julie Walters profile pictureJulie WaltersDiana Longden
Jim Broadbent profile pictureJim BroadbentDeric Longden
Thora Hird profile pictureThora HirdDeric's Mother
Sian Thomas profile pictureSian ThomasAileen Armitage
Andrew Lancel profile pictureAndrew LancelNick Longden
Martin Wenner profile pictureMartin WennerYoung Doctor
Diane Parish profile pictureDiane ParishWaitress
Perry Fenwick profile picturePerry FenwickLuncheon Guest
Ashley Artus profile pictureAshley ArtusNick's Best Man

About Wide-Eyed and Legless

Wide-Eyed and Legless Overview

Diana and Deric have an ideal marriage: they thrive in each other's company, they're funny, and they enjoy their two grown children and Deric's dotty mother; the trouble is, Diana can no longer walk and her malady defies medical diagnosis. To care for Diana, Deric is letting his business slide, but at a civic luncheon, he is seated next to Aileen Armitage, a novelist who is blind. They have a nice time, and on the sly, Diana contacts Aileen to made an odd request. Diana's declining health and her resolve bring this triangle of unlikely friends to a surprising place.

Runtime: 102min

Extra details

Original Title: Wide-Eyed and Legless
Original Language: English
Directed By: Richard Loncraine
Production Companies
BBC