Plot — What is Lucky Break about?
Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the governor to stage a musical in an old chapel next to the prison's outer wall. He rounds up volunteer actors and puts his escape plan into production. Two other barriers, besides the wall, confront him: the arrival of a nasty inmate, John Toombes, who insists on joining the escape, and Jimmy's feelings of attraction for Anabel, a social worker who agrees to appear in the play. Opening night approaches: is this Jimmy's breakout performance?
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Comedy, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 107 min |
| Audience Score | 63% (6.3/10, 39 votes) |
Lucky Break — FAQ
Is Lucky Break worth watching? Lucky Break holds a 6.3/10 rating from 39 viewers. Half-way through his 12-year prison sentence for an incompetent armed robbery, Jimmy Hands gets a lucky break: he's transferred to a prison from which he can probably escape. He convinces the governor to stage a musical
Who directed Lucky Break? Directed by Peter Cattaneo.
Who is in the cast of Lucky Break? It stars James Nesbitt, Olivia Williams, Timothy Spall, Christopher Plummer, Bill Nighy, Lennie James and more.
Where can I stream Lucky Break? Streaming availability for Lucky Break is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Lucky Break release? It released in 2001.
