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Swinging with the Finkels
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Wikipedia article
'Swinging with the Finkels' is a 2011 British comedy film directed by Jonathan Newman and starring Mandy Moore, Martin Freeman and Melissa George. The screenplay concerns a wealthy London couple who decide to take up "swinging" (as in "partner swapping") in an attempt to save their struggling marriage.[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/review-23961534-swinging-with-the-finkels-is-a-mediocre-screenplay.do "Swinging With The Finkels is a mediocre screenplay"]. 'ThisIsLondon.co.uk'. Retrieved 2011-07-29.[https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2011/0617/1224299036666.html "Swinging with the Finkels"]. 'IrishTimes.com'. Retrieved 2011-07-29. The film was picked up by Freestyle Releasing and had a limited release date in the United States on 26 August 2011.http://www.dvdtown.com/news/swinging-with-the-finkels-opens-friday-in-florida-and-california/9034
Cast
* Martin Freeman as Alvin Finkel
* Mandy Moore as Ellie Finkel
* Melissa George as Janet
* Jonathan Silverman as Peter
* Richard Shelton as Trevor (original)
* Jerry Stiller as Mr. Winters
* Angus Deayton as Richard
* Edward Akrout as Andrew
* John Barrard as Old Man
* Paul Chowdhry as Henry
Production notes
The 2011 film was based on 'Sex with the Finkels' (2008), an original short film also from director Jonathan Newman.De Semlyen, Phil (2011-04-21). New Swinging With The Finkels Poster - Exclusive: Extreme wife swap. 'Empire Online', 21 April 2011. Retrieved on 2018-06-26 from https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/new-swinging-finkels-poster/.
The film reportedly served as a vehicle for co-star Mandy Moore to extend her acting range beyond "good girl" roles.Malkin, Marc; Malec, Brett (2010-10-22). Is Mandy Moore a "Raunchy" Swinger? 'E! Online', 22 October 2010. Retrieved on 2018-06-26 from https://www.eonline.com/news/206860/is-mandy-moore-a-raunchy-swinger.
References
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