The Greatest Store in the World
Genres
Overview
Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternative place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
74 min
Release Date
1999-12-24
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
4.8
Dervla Kirwan
Mum
Elizabeth Earl
Livvy
Holly Earl
Angeline
Peter Capaldi
Mr. Whiskers
Ricky Tomlinson
Santa
Sean Hughes
Elf
Helen Schlesinger
Miss Greystone
Brian Blessed
Mr. Scottley
Amanda Symonds
WPC Mathley
Philip Wright
Mr. Norris
Kelly Knatchbull
Scrooge
Devon Anderson
David
Rachel Stevens
Rachel
Hannah Spearritt
Hannah
Paul Cattermole
Paul
Jon Lee
Jon
Bradley McIntosh
Bradley
Isla Blair
Grand Lady
Mark Gould
Homeless Boy
Samantha Sharp
Kid in Audience
John Owens
Camping Dept. Assistant
Jenny Tarren
Bedding Assistant
Sion Lloyd
Sports & Recreation Assistant
Sean Wightman
Security Patrolman
Jacqui Gordon-Lawrence
Maggie
Brigid Zengeni
Housing Assistant
Jelena Budimir
Mrs Revers
Jo O'Meara
Jo
Tina Barrett
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