PG certificateBeing There is a Film programme that first aired in 1979 and has been classified a PG certificate.

Being There is a 4 star programme

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Being There (1979)

Directed by
Hal Ashby

Based on Jerzy Kosinski's short comic novel. Chance, a simple-minded gardener, is mistaken for Chauncey Gardner, a laconic but wisely insightful advisor to men of wealth and power. Soon he is meeting the president and making tv appearances.

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Genre: Film

Running Time: 135 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1979

Rating:
4/5 Stars

Classification: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA/UK

Filmed in Colour

When is Being There next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Two England Tonight, 11:50pm and on BBC Two England HD Tonight, 11:50pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Peter SellersPeter Sellers...Chance - Chauncey Gardiner
Image for Shirley MacLaineShirley MacLaine...Eve Rand
Image for Melvyn DouglasMelvyn Douglas...Benjamin Turnbull Rand
Image for Jack WardenJack Warden...President 'Bobby'
Richard Dysart...Dr. Robert Allenby
Image for Richard BasehartRichard Basehart...Vladimir Skrapinov
Ruth Attaway...Louise
David Clennon...Thomas Franklin
Fran Brill...Sally Hayes
Denise DuBarry...Johanna girl with Franklin
Oteil Burbridge...Lolo
Ravenell Keller III...Abraz
Brian Corrigan...Policeman outside White House
Alfredine P. Brown...Old Woman
Donald Jacob...David