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London, England | England
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Best Motion Picture | 1983 | Barrie
Best Actor | 1982 | Bob
Bob Hoskins' voice was dubbed over by a Wolverhampton actor, for fear Americans wouldn't understand his London accent. After Hoskins threatened to sue Jack Gill and British Lion (the original producers before HandMade bought the rights), the dubbing was removed. He was supported by Richard Burton, Sir Alec Guinness, and Warren Beatty.
This film is Pierce Brosnan's feature film debut, his part was supposed to be completely silent, but he improvised one word of dialogue, "Hi".
In her 2008 autobiography, "In the Frame: My Life in Words and Pictures", Dame Helen Mirren claims that it was at her insistence that her character "Victoria" was made into a more complex character than just the stereotypical mob moll.
Harold's plans for the London docks prophetically predicted the creation of Canary Wharf.
For his performance, Bob Hoskins received a fan letter from notorious London gangster Ronald Kray.
"Pool Attendant: They kept it all incognito. They're gonna collect the body in an ice cream van. Harold: There's a lot of dignity in that, isn't there? Going out like a raspberry ripple."
"Harold: What I'm looking for is someone who can contribute to what England has given to the world: culture, sophistication, genius. A little bit more than an 'ot dog, know what I mean?"
