This is about the movie ‘Getting It Right’ filmed in 1989. You will get insights on where it was filmed, who played pivotal roles, and extraordinary facts surrounding its production. So let’s learn some interesting facts about this film and its backstage information.
Where it Filmed?
Getting It Right’ was filmed in the vibrant city of London, England, in the United Kingdom. Starting late in the summer, the movie’s filming dates began on August 8, 1988.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jesse Birdsall | Gavin Lamb |
| Jane Horrocks | Jenny |
| Helena Bonham Carter | Minerva Munday |
| Pat Heywood | Mrs. Lamb |
| Bryan Pringle | Mr. Lamb |
| Lynn Redgrave | Joan |
| Richard Huw | Harry |
| John Gielgud | Sir Gordon Munday |
| Judy Parfitt | Lady Stella Munday |
| Peter Cook | Mr. Adrian |
| Shirley Anne Field | Anne |
| Ian Redford | Bill |
| Kevin Drinkwater | Winthrop |
| Rupert Holliday-Evans | Peter |
| June Ellis | Mrs. Wagstaffe |
| Janet Amsden | Mrs. Blake |
| Nan Munro | Lady Blackwater |
| Aimée Delamain | Mrs. Arbuthnot |
| Pauline Quirke | Muriel Sutton |
| Ben Miles | Spiro |
| Noriko Aida | Maid |
| Anne-Marie Owens | Opera Singer |
| Vivian Tierney | Opera Singer |
| John Cashmore | Opera Singer |
| Cyril Conway | Manservant |
| Richard MacDonald | Man at the Opera |
| Irene Marot | Sheila |
| Richard Strange | Sheila’s Friend |
| Leila Iannou | Salon Junior |
| Sarah Morgan | Salon Junior |
| Elizabeth Jane Howard | Woman at the Party |
Trivia and Facts
- Elizabeth Jane Howard, the author of the story, makes a cameo in two scenes. One at a party when the lead Gavin bumps into her and then again as a wedding guest alongside Peter Cook.
- The movie comes up in another film ‘Lost Angels/The Return of Swamp Thing/Getting It Right/Listen to Me/La Letrice’ which was released in the same year.
- One of the noted soundtracks of the film is aptly named ‘Getting It Right.’
- The film engages audiences from various countries and is known by different names like ‘Haciendo bien las cosas’ in Spain, ‘Minha Primeira Transa’ in Brazil, ‘Keresem az utam’ in Hungary, ‘擋不住的激情’ in Taiwan, and ‘As Atribulações de um Virgem’ in Portugal.
- Lastly, in one quote from the movie, a character named Joan advises Gavin, “… don’t worry so much about being loved. Worry about loving. It’s ever so much more important,” which stands as one of the most memorable lines from the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5072178
- Longitude: -0.1275862
- Place ID: ChIJdd4hrwug2EcRmSrV3Vo6llI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
