AKA_
"Lies are like wishes: tell enough of them... some of them come true."
In 1970s Britain, 18-year old Dean feels hampered by his working-class background and his family. In order to make something of himself, he assumes another identity and manages to enter high society. Uses a unique projection technique that displays three side-by-side frames of nearly simultaneous action, giving the impression of simultaneous events, rather than a multi-camera recording. This innovative "three-camera" or triple-image effect was an "almost innovation" for the time, offering a novel cinematic experience alongside the film's compelling story and strong direction.
Starring
Matthew Leitch, Diana Quick, George Asprey
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
AKA was released 24 years ago in 2002.
Overview
In 1970s Britain, 18-year old Dean feels hampered by his working-class background and his family. In order to make something of himself, he assumes another i...
AKA is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 3m.
CAST (20)
Matthew Leitch
Dean Page
Diana Quick
Lady Gryffoyn
George Asprey
David
Rachel Pickup
Stella Primrose
Sam Newman
Stephen
Lindsey Coulson
Georgie
Blake Ritson
Alexander Gryffoyn
Peter Youngblood Hills
Benjamin
Geoff Bell
Brian Page
Hannah Yelland
Camille Sturton
Bill Nighy
Uncle Louis Gryffoyn
Fenella Woolgar
Sarah
Sean Gilder
Tim Lyttleton
Robin Soans
Neil Frost
Stephen Boxer
Dermot
Neil Maskell
Marcus
Kathryn Pogson
Freddy Furnish
Georgina Hale
Elizabeth of Lithuania
Faith Brook
Contessa de la Reche
JQ
John Quayle
Lord John Choat
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What is AKA about?
In 1970s Britain, 18-year old Dean feels hampered by his working-class background and his family. In order to make something of himself, he assumes another identity and manages to enter high society. Uses a unique projection technique that displays three side-by-side frames of nearly simultaneous action, giving the impression of simultaneous events, rather than a multi-camera recording. This innovative "three-camera" or triple-image effect was an "almost innovation" for the time, offering a novel cinematic experience alongside the film's compelling story and strong direction.
How long is AKA?
AKA has a runtime of 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Who stars in AKA?
The cast of AKA includes Matthew Leitch, Diana Quick, George Asprey, Rachel Pickup, Sam Newman.
What is the rating of AKA?
AKA has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
