- “The Damned United” (2009): This sports drama is based on the life of soccer manager Brian Clough, who managed Derby County and later had a brief stint at Leeds United, whose training ground was in Staffordshire.
- “Anita & Me” (2002): Set in the West Midlands, this coming-of-age comedy-drama revolves around an English Punjabi girl growing up in the fictional mining village of Tollington in Staffordshire.
- “The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: The Murder at Road Hill House” (2011): This TV movie is based on Kate Summerscale’s true-crime novel and tells the story of a notorious 1860 murder case that took place in Staffordshire.
- “Nativity!” (2009): While primarily set in Coventry, this comedy film features scenes shot in Staffordshire. The story follows a primary school teacher putting on a nativity play.
- “How to Lose Friends & Alienate People” (2008): This comedy, based on Toby Young’s memoir, has a scene set in a country estate, which was filmed in Staffordshire’s Weston Hall.
- “Shadowlands” (1993): Although primarily set in Oxford, this film explores the life of famous writer C.S. Lewis and his relationship with Joy Gresham. Some scenes were filmed at Alton Towers, an amusement park in Staffordshire.
- “Penda’s Fen” (1974): This television play, written by David Rudkin, delves into the mystical themes surrounding ancient historical figures associated with Staffordshire and Mercia.
- “The Mercian Sphere” (2015): A locally produced documentary, “The Mercian Sphere” celebrates the history and landscapes of Staffordshire.
- “Dead Man’s Shoes” (2004): While the story takes place in Derbyshire, this English thriller film was largely shot in Staffordshire. It follows a soldier who seeks revenge on a group of local drug dealers.
- “Shanks” (1974): This horror movie, starring Marcel Marceau, is about a puppeteer who uses his dead wife’s talents to take revenge. The climax of the film takes place at the Alton Towers Gardens in Staffordshire.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Staffordshire
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