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Cracks

Synopsis

Set in an austere and cloistered English girls school in the mid 1930s, Cracks is a compelling tale of innocence corrupted. An elite group of girls idolise their beloved teacher, Miss G (Eva Green). But their unhealthy bond is threatened by the arrival of an exotic and beautiful foreign student whose rejection of Miss G's attentions threatens the status quo and brings tragic consequences for them all.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Features
Running time
105 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Jordan Scott 1st Feature
Producer
Ridley Scott, Stephen Margolis, Guy Collins, Alain Goldman, Michael Costigan
Co-Producer
Ridley Scott, Stephen Margolis, Guy Collins, Alain Goldman, Michael Costigan
Editor
Valerio Bonelli
Screenwriter
Ben Court, Christina Ip
Director of Photography
John Mathieson
Production Designer
Ben Scott
Sound
Oliver Tarney
Composer
Javier Navarrete
Principal cast
Eva Green, Juno Temple, Imogen Poots, Maria Valverde, Sinéad Cusack

Genre

Literary Adaptation Woman Director Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Scott Free Films

T +44 (0)20 7437 3163

info@scottfree.com

Future Films

T +44 (0)20 7009 6600

info@futurefilmgroup.com

Sales Company

Handmade Films International

general@handmadefilms.com

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