Project Detail

Last Rumba in Rochdale

Synopsis

Bodney Brooks, a twelve year old master of computer controlled puppetry, decides to arrange a surprise birthday party for his Gran in an attempt to get back into his family's good books. But, as ever in Bodney's world, things don't quite go to plan.

Details

Year
2003
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 mins
Format
35mm, Kodak, Fuji
Director
John Chorlton
Producer
Josephine Law
Editor
Richard Overall
Screenwriter
John Chorlton
Director of Photography
Jon Driscoll
Sound
Toni Bates, Philippe Ciompi
Composer
Bradley Miles
Principal cast
(voices) Anna Friel, Jane Horrocks, Timothy Spall, Peter Kay, Liza Tarbuck, Mel Giedroyc, Mark and Lard

Genre

Production Status

Production Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road
Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1LG
UK

T +44 (0)1494 731457

Sales Company

National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road
Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1LG
UK

T +44 (0)1494 731457

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