Helen Mirren plays Chris Harper, Julie Walters plays Annie Clarke, and Linda Bassett plays Cora in the 2003 British comedy ‘Calendar Girls‘ based on the true story of the Rylstone Women’s Institute’s nude calendar.
Main cast
- Chris HarperHelen MirrenMain
- Annie ClarkeJulie WaltersMain
- CoraLinda BassettMain
Supporting cast
- CeliaCelia ImrieSupp
- Ruth ReynoldsonPenny WiltonSupp
- JessieAnnette CrosbieSupp
- MarieGeraldine JamesSupp
- RodCiaran HindsSupp
- John ClarkeJohn AldertonSupp
- LawrencePhilip GlenisterSupp
- EddieGeorge CostiganSupp
Guest & voice
- Dame Hilda BracketRosalind MarchGuest
- JeremyGraham CrowdenGuest
- Lady CravenshirePatricia LovelandGuest
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About this cast
Directed by Nigel Cole, ‘Calendar Girls’ is a 2003 British comedy-drama based on the true story of a group of Yorkshire Women’s Institute members who pose for a nude calendar to raise money for leukaemia research. The film stars Helen Mirren as the rebellious Chris Harper, Julie Walters as the bereaved Annie Clarke, and a supporting ensemble of talented British actors.
FAQs
Who plays Chris Harper in Calendar Girls?
Helen Mirren plays the leading character Chris Harper, the driving force behind the calendar idea.
Is Calendar Girls based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the real-life Rylstone Women’s Institute in Yorkshire, whose members posed for a nude calendar in 1999 to raise money for Leukaemia Research.
Who plays Annie Clarke in Calendar Girls?
Julie Walters plays Annie Clarke, whose husband’s death from leukaemia inspires the calendar.
Is the film set in Yorkshire?
Yes, the film is set in the fictional village of Knapely, inspired by the real Rylstone in North Yorkshire, and was filmed in various locations around the county.
What other actors appear in Calendar Girls?
The supporting cast includes Linda Bassett as Cora, Celia Imrie as Celia, and Philip Glenister as Lawrence, along with Annette Crosbie, Geraldine James, and John Alderton.
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