Project Detail

Black Forest Gateau

Synopsis

On the mediterranean coast a group of retired Brits spend their winter months reminiscing and putting the World to right. Inspired by a news item about a bungled post office robbery, they begin to think that they could plan the perfect heist.

Details

Year
2009
Type of film
Features
Running time
104 mins
Format
1080p25 2.39:1 DD
Director
Mike Naylor 1st Feature
Screenwriter
Mike Naylor
Director of Photography
Brian Hall
Sound
Steve Darnborough
Composer
John Springate
Principal cast
Colin Pollard, Stephen Tomlinson, Lynn Halliday, Dorothy Clarke, Trevor Cooper, Gloroa Harding, Ken Stevens

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

The Wrinkly Film Company

Costa del Sol
Spain

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