Characters & Themes
Sweet William (1980) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1980 · 92 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Claude Whatham
- Starring
- Sam Waterston, Arthur Lowe, Anna Massey, Geraldine James, Jenny Agutter, Peter Dean
William McClusky (Sam Waterston) is a charismatic, eccentric Scotsman whose charm quickly sweeps the naïve Ann Walton (Jenny Agutter) off her feet. Ann soon realizes he is far from a one‑woman man. Still close to his two ex‑wives, William’s flirtatious nature draws the attention of virtually every woman he meets, including Ann’s friends.
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