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

Drama

Production Status

Complete

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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