Project Detail

Cornish Cowboy

Synopsis

The story of Dan Wilson, a horse whisperer based in Cornwall, the heart of rural England.

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 min
Format
HD
Director
Gareth Molan
Producer
Helen Nash
Editor
Gareth Molan
Director of Photography
Will Smith
Sound
Clare Hans
Principal cast
Dan Wilson, Monty Roberts

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Mister Shark Ltd

Kemp House
152 City Road
London EC1V 2NX

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