Project Detail

Big Day

Synopsis

Robert, a pompous Englishman, visits Portugal for an important meeting. Across the city, Ratty and Pug, two Portuguese wideboys meticulously prepare a disgusting runny mixture. The reason for this puzzling activity is eventually revealed on the streets of Lisbon.

Details

Year
1999
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
12 mins
Format
35mm, VHS
Director
Tom Cairns
Producer
Harriet Cruickshank
Director of Photography
Richard Greatrex
Principal cast
Jim Broadbent, Carlos Rodrigues, Joao Lagarto, Marcia Breia
Film Stock
Kodak
Screen Writer
Jim Broadbent

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Left Handed Pictures

97 Old South Lambeth Road
London SW8 1XU
UK

T +44 (0)20 7735 2933

Sales Company

Jane Balfour Films Ltd

Burghley House, 35 Fortess Road
London NW5 1AD
UK

T +44 (0)20 7267 5392

jbf@janebalfourfilms.co.uk

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