Director: Julian Jarrold
Writer: Geoff Deane, Tim Firth
Starring: Linda Bassett, Josh Cole, Gwenllian Davies, Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Released: March 2, 2006
Rating: (M)
Runtime: 107 minutes
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Story: Charlie Price thinks he has finally escaped the dead-end industrial town of Northampton with his ambitious fiancee Nicola (Jemima Rooper), when his father suddenly passes away, leaving Charlie unexpectedly in charge of the sinking family business in sturdy shoes. Trapped between a world of cheap knock-offs and to-die-for Jimmy Choos, Price & Sons seemingly doesn't need a manager so much as it needs a savior. With mounting dread, Charlie soon realizes that to even stay afloat he's going to have to lay off many of his dad's loyal, life-long employees.

Then, one dark night in Soho, Charlie is literally smacked in the face with an idea that could bring the factory roaring back to life. When Charlie meets tough, tender Lola and her teetering high heels, everything changes. They might come from completely different walks of life, but both men have reached a point where they have nothing left to lose by taking a risk. Deciding to buck tradition and boring loafers, Charlie sets out to conquer the brave new world of sexy cross-dressing footwear, with Lola as his fashion advisor. But it isn't just the assembly line that the disarming Lola transforms. As the make-or-break Milan fashion show approaches, everyone in the factory -- from the macho Don (Nick Frost "Sean of the Dead") to the stalwart Mel (Linda Bassett) to Charlie's "sole" confidante Lauren (Sarah Jane Potts) -- finds the unlikely dreams of Lola and Charlie catching fire.
Cast:
Joel Edgerton Charlie Price
Chiwetel Ejiofor Lola/Simon
Linda Bassett Melanie
Leo Bill Harry Sampson
Ilario Bisi-Pedro Lola's Dad
Kellie Bright Jeannie
Jake Canuso Waiter
Dora Clouttick Pole dancer
Josh Cole Tramp
Paul Critoph Lad 1
Nick Frost Don
Joe Grossi Milan Organiser
Mark Haddon Himself
Mona Hammond Pat
Ewan Hooper George
Sebastian Hurst-Palmer Young Charlie
David MacCreedy Heckler
Barry McCarthy Bernie
Daniel Naprous Lad 3
Courtney Phillips Young Lola
Sarah-Jane Potts Lauren
Robert Pugh Harold Price
Jemima Rooper Nicola
Sandra Herself
Geoffrey Streatfield Richard Bailey