
Calendar Girls
Drama · Comedy
Overview
Members of a Yorkshire branch of the Women's Institute cause controversy when they pose nude for a charity calendar.
Top Cast


Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren
Chris Harper
Helen Mirren
Chris Harper


Julie Walters
Julie Walters
Annie Clarke
Julie Walters
Annie Clarke


John Alderton
John Alderton
John Clarke
John Alderton
John Clarke


Linda Bassett
Linda Bassett
Cora
Linda Bassett
Cora


Annette Crosbie
Annette Crosbie
Jessie
Annette Crosbie
Jessie


Philip Glenister
Philip Glenister
Lawrence Sertain
Philip Glenister
Lawrence Sertain


Ciarán Hinds
Ciarán Hinds
Rod Harper
Ciarán Hinds
Rod Harper


Celia Imrie
Celia Imrie
Celia
Celia Imrie
Celia


Geraldine James
Geraldine James
Marie
Geraldine James
Marie


Penelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton
Ruth
Penelope Wilton
Ruth
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