Project Detail

Burke and Hare

Synopsis

Anarchic, black, buddy comedy based on the true story of the infamous grave robbers. A romantic idealist and budding capitalist fall foul of the law trying to scratch a living in 18th century Edinburgh.

Details

Year
2010
Type of film
Features
Running time
91 mins
Format
35mm
Director
John Landis
Producer
Barnaby Thompson
Executive Producer
James Atherton, Paul Brett, Jan Pace, Tim Smith, James Spring
Editor
Mark Everson
Screenwriter
Piers Ashworth, Nick Moorcroft
Director of Photography
John Matheison
Production Designer
Simon Elliott
Sound
John Midgley
Composer
Joby Talbot
Principal cast
Simon Pegg, Andy Serkis, Isla Fisher, Tom Wilkinson

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Production Status

Production Company

Ealing Studios/Fragile Films

Ealing Green
London
W5 5EP
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8567 6655
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8758 8658

Sales Company

Ealing Studios

Ealing Green
London
W5 5EP
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8567 6655
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8758 8658

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