Willy Russell

Willy Russell

Nascimento : 1947-08-23, Whiston, Merseyside, England, UK

História

William Russell is an English dramatist, lyricist and composer. His best known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers and Our Day Out.

Perfil

Willy Russell

Filmes

The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Self
Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash discuss the creation of The Royle Family, with a look behind the scenes at the production of the show and interviews with the cast.
Julie Walters and Friends
Julie Walters stars in new sketches by four accomplished writers who helped make her famous.
Julie Walters and Friends
Writer
Julie Walters stars in new sketches by four accomplished writers who helped make her famous.
Dancin' Thru the Dark
Musical
Linda's out on her hen night, her fiance is out on his stag night. Linda is having major doubts about getting married, when both groups arrive at a club, to find the band fronted by her ex-boyfriend—and the love of her life—Peter. Linda has to decide: Does she stay and settle down, like her friends want her to, or does she chuck it all in and run away with Peter?
Dancin' Thru the Dark
Writer
Linda's out on her hen night, her fiance is out on his stag night. Linda is having major doubts about getting married, when both groups arrive at a club, to find the band fronted by her ex-boyfriend—and the love of her life—Peter. Linda has to decide: Does she stay and settle down, like her friends want her to, or does she chuck it all in and run away with Peter?
Dancin' Thru the Dark
Sourface
Linda's out on her hen night, her fiance is out on his stag night. Linda is having major doubts about getting married, when both groups arrive at a club, to find the band fronted by her ex-boyfriend—and the love of her life—Peter. Linda has to decide: Does she stay and settle down, like her friends want her to, or does she chuck it all in and run away with Peter?
Shirley Valentine
Original Music Composer
Dona-de-casa inglesa sente-se entediada com a rotina envolvendo os filhos e o marido. Resolve aceitar o convite de uma amiga e parte para uma excursão pelas ilhas Gregas. Lá ela desfruta da paisagem, da liberdade e conhece um novo amor.
Shirley Valentine
Screenplay
Dona-de-casa inglesa sente-se entediada com a rotina envolvendo os filhos e o marido. Resolve aceitar o convite de uma amiga e parte para uma excursão pelas ilhas Gregas. Lá ela desfruta da paisagem, da liberdade e conhece um novo amor.
O Despertar de Rita
Screenplay
Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself, so she joins the Open University where she meets the disillusioned professor of literature, Dr. Frank Bryant. His marriage has failed, his new girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whisky. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.
O Despertar de Rita
Theatre Play
Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself, so she joins the Open University where she meets the disillusioned professor of literature, Dr. Frank Bryant. His marriage has failed, his new girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whisky. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.
A Morte Pede Vingança
Screenplay
A World War II vet sets out in 1948 to avenge the death of his wife at the hands of Nazis. His targets are four Germans, a Sicilian, and a Hungarian who committed the atrocities. He is aided by a CIA operative, who has another agenda. One of the targeted men is being groomed by the US to become the West German chancellor and is to be protected. Along the way, a third person joins the team.
Our Day Out
Writer
When a teacher takes a group of troubled school children on a school trip to Conwy in Wales, the children understand life outside of Liverpool.
The Death of a Young Young Man
Writer
Billy gets a job on a farm while suspended from school. The fields offer an escape from his tower block, but his friends think he's daft. Billy can see a different kind of life ahead, doing a job he could really enjoy-but events conspire against him.