Project Detail

A Boy Called Dad

Synopsis

A Boy Called Dad tells the story of Robbie, a 14 year old boy who becomes a father. Neglected and rejected by his own father Joe, Robbie snatches his son and goes on the run hoping to get to Ireland. When Joe follows both have to face up to the reality of the past and what it means to be a dad. A Boy Called Dad is directed by double BAFTA winning Brian Percival and written by BAFTA winner Julie Rutterford.

Details

Year
2009
Type of project
Features
Director
Brian Percival
Producer
Mark John
Co-Producer
Mark John
Editor
Kristina Hetherington
Screenwriter
Julie Rutterford
Director of Photography
David Katznelson
Production Designer
John Ellis
Sound
Dan Crowley
Principal cast
Ian Hart, Kyle Ward, Charlene McKenna

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Made Up North Productions

Sales Company

The Works International

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Portland House
4 Great Portland Street
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UK

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sales.international@theworksmediagroup.com

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