Just stumbled across this on Netflix. Saw it years ago on the BBC. A little gem from the "Play for Today" archives.
Yes, it's a little bit dated now, but it's a delightful study of different characters with some lovely black comedy thrown it.
It plays out as a sort of Mike Leigh kitchen sink drama for the first 35 minutes or so, then gradually turns into a "Lord of the Flies" tragedy when Stuart Wilson (Vince) gets on board. He is superb as the hilarious, but menacing Alpha male who completely takes over control of the boat and the others.
Worth a look if you like quirky movies about the English class system, repressed individuals and wacky endings!
Yes, it's a little bit dated now, but it's a delightful study of different characters with some lovely black comedy thrown it.
It plays out as a sort of Mike Leigh kitchen sink drama for the first 35 minutes or so, then gradually turns into a "Lord of the Flies" tragedy when Stuart Wilson (Vince) gets on board. He is superb as the hilarious, but menacing Alpha male who completely takes over control of the boat and the others.
Worth a look if you like quirky movies about the English class system, repressed individuals and wacky endings!