The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain
When an English cartographer arrives in Wales to tell the residents of the Welsh village of Ffynnon Garw that their 'mountain' is only a hill, the offended community sets out to remedy the situation.
Critics Sentiment
Anson announces the mountain measures 1002 feet and his engagement
Final measurement reveals 984 feet, 16 feet short of mountain status
The film rises from the devastating measurement announcement to the triumphant climax where Anson declares the mountain officially 1002 feet
Critics found this a charming, gentle film that builds from a simple premise into something more meaningful about community spirit and determination. While some noted slow pacing and questioned the romantic subplot, most praised the ensemble performances, particularly Kenneth Griffith and Colm Meaney, and found the film's whimsical heart genuinely endearing. The sentiment arc mirrors the villagers' journey from despair to triumph.
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Hugh Grant
Reginald Anson
Tara Fitzgerald
Betty
Colm Meaney
Morgan the Goat
Ian McNeice
George Garrad
Ian Hart
Johnny Shellshocked
Kenneth Griffith
Reverend Jones
Tudor Vaughan
Thomas Twp
Hugh Vaughan
Thomas Twp Two
Robert Pugh
Williams the Petroleum
Robert Blythe
Ivor
Garfield Morgan
Davies the School
Lisa Palfrey
Blod Jones
Dafydd Wyn Roberts
Tommy Twostroke
Ieuan Rhys
Sergeant Thomas
Anwen Williams
Mavis
David Lloyd Meredith
Jones the JP
Howell Evans
Thomas the Trains
Fraser Cains
Evans the End of the World
Jack Walters
Grandfather
Harry Kretchmer
Young Boy
Crew
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