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Archie

Synopsis

Archie is a small boy with learning difficulties. He doesn't speak, and can't cope with school. His parents are at war, and the social services want to take Archie into care. Most people have written him off, but a chance meeting with an unlikely friend changes everything.
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Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Features
Running time
100 mins
Format
Red HD
Director
Sue Shearing
Producer
Sue Shearing
Executive Producer
Sue Shearing
Editor
Richard Gordon-Colebrooke
Screenwriter
Sue Shearing
Director of Photography
David Read
Sound
Chris Sutton
Composer
Don Black, Debbie Wiseman
Principal cast
James Darcey, Julia Papp, Darren Petrucci, Moray Treadwell

Genre

Action Woman Director Disabilities Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Catch Me Films Ltd

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