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Hobson's Choice (1962)

Movie 78 min

Maggie Hobson (Patricia Routledge) decides to marry Willie Mossop (Michael Caine), the gifted but underpaid bootmaker in her father's shop. Despite Willie's objections, they marry and set up for themselves and, within just one year, take almost all of Henry Hobson's trade. Hobson (John Barrie), a heavy drinker, is told by his doctor that one of his daughters must return home to look after him but they all refuse apart from Maggie who, seeing her chance, agrees to help but on one condition: Willie is to take over the business, with Hobson relegated to the position of a sleeping partner with no say in the running of the shop.

Stuart Latham Director Harold Brighouse Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 25, 1962
Runtime
78 min
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Frequently asked questions

What is Hobson's Choice about?
Maggie Hobson (Patricia Routledge) decides to marry Willie Mossop (Michael Caine), the gifted but underpaid bootmaker in her father's shop. Despite Willie's objections, they marry and set up for themselves and, within just one year, take almost all of Henry Hobson's trade. Hobson (John Barrie), a heavy drinker, is told by his doctor that one of his daughters must return home to look after him but they all refuse apart from Maggie who, seeing her chance, agrees to help but on one condition: Willie is to take over the business, with Hobson relegated to the position of a sleeping partner with no say in the running of the shop.
Who directed Hobson's Choice?
Hobson's Choice was directed by Stuart Latham.
Who stars in Hobson's Choice?
Hobson's Choice stars John Barrie, Patricia Routledge, Michael Caine, Christine Hargreaves.
When was Hobson's Choice released?
Hobson's Choice is a 1962 drama, comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch Hobson's Choice?
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