The 2002 film ‘Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War‘ stars Pauline Collins as the defiant widow Thelma Caldicot, John Alderton as her son Derek, and Peter Capaldi as the conniving care home manager Giles.
Main cast
- Thelma CaldicotPauline CollinsMain
- Derek CaldicotJohn AldertonMain
Supporting cast
- GilesPeter CapaldiSupp
- DoraJoanna DavidSupp
- BrendaSheila SteafelSupp
- WilfBernard CribbinsSupp
- Arthur CaldicotWilliam ThomasSupp
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Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War is a 2002 British comedy directed by Ian Emes, based on Vernon Coleman’s novel. It follows elderly Thelma Caldicot (Pauline Collins) who, after her husband’s death, outwits her family’s plan to place her in a care home, leading a rebellion with fellow residents. Featuring strong performances from John Alderton, Peter Capaldi, Joanna David, and Bernard Cribbins, the…
FAQs
Who plays Thelma Caldicot in Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War?
Pauline Collins plays the titular character, the elderly widow who rebels against her family.
Who is the director of Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War?
The film was directed by Ian Emes.
Is Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War a film or a TV series?
It is a 2002 British comedy film, not a TV series.
Which novel is the film based on?
It is based on the novel ‘Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War’ by Vernon Coleman.
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