Project Detail

Bypass

Synopsis

Tim is a good kid. Tim is a criminal.
Tim has been lucky enough to be taught the cornerstones of basic human decency. He cares for those close to him and is aware of his responsibilities towards them. But unfortunately he has to compete with people who are not complicated by such morality.
Venice Film Festival 2014 - World premiere

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Features
Running time
105 mins
Director
Duane Hopkins
Producer
Samm Haillay
Editor
Christopher Barwell
Director of Photography
David Procter
Production Designer
Stéphane Collonge
Composer
Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
Principal cast
George MacKay, Donald Sumpter, Charlotte Spencer, Chanel Cresswell, Felicity Gilbert

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Third Films

Kingsland Church Studios
Priory Green, Byker
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 2DW

Sales Company

The Match Factory (DE)

Balthasarstr 79-81
Cologne 50670
Germany

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