Project Detail

Cheeky

Synopsis

Toyshop owner Harry Sankey (David Thewlis) leads a simple life in the quiet Northern town of Gigglewaite, but the sudden and tragic death of Nancy, his beloved wife and the idolised mother of his estranged son, Sam (Sean Ward) soon turns it all upside down. He then finds himself trying to cope, just as unsuccessfully, with the unusual role of quiz show contestant, believing it to be Nancy's last wish for him to participate in the popular but bizarre TV show 'Cheeky', hosted by the brilliant cheesy Alf Price (Johnny Vegas). Once persuaded, Harry reluctantly joins the crazy show and coincidentally meets another Nancy (Trudi Styler), his charming fellow contestant, who attempts to draw him out of his misery.

Details

Year: 2003
Type of project: Features
Running time: tbc
Format: 35mm, Kodak
Director: David Thewlis 1st Feature
Producer: Luc Besson
Editor: John Wilson
Screenwriter: David Thewlis
Director of Photography: Oliver Stapleton
Sound: Tim Fraser
Principal cast: David Thewlis, Trudie Styler, Johnny Vegas, Ian Hart, Lesley Sharp, Sean Ward

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Xingu Films

12 Cleveland Row, St James
London SW1
UK

T +44 (0)20 7451 0600

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