Project Detail

Crying with Laughter

Synopsis

Let Joey Frisk tell you about the worst week of his life.
 
Things are looking up for stand up comedian Joey Frisk - his foul mouthed act has drawn interest from people in high places.  Then he tells one little gag about an old school friend, who just happens to be in the audience, and things begin to unravel - suddenly Frank is everywhere Joey goes, wanting to talk about the old days.
 
A bold, low budget thriller from Scotland, with a powerhouse performace from Stephen McCole (Rushmore, Last Orders).

Details

Year
2010
Type of film
Features
Running time
93 mins
Format
HDCAM
Director
Justin Molotnikov 1st Feature
Producer
Claire Mundell, Rachel Robey, Alastair Clark
Executive Producer
Robbie Allen, Suzanne Alizart, Ewan Angus
Editor
Gary Scott
Screenwriter
Justin Molotnikov
Director of Photography
Martin Radich
Production Designer
Mike McLoughlin
Sound
Chris Campion
Music
Lorne Balfe
Principal cast
Stephen McCole, Malcolm Shields, Andrew Neil, Jo Hartley

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Synchronicity Films

18 Westminster Terrace
Glasgow G3 7RU
UK

Wellington Films

Broadway Media Centre
14-18 Broad Street
Nottingham NG1 3AL
UK

Sales Company

LevelK

Alle 52
Frederiksberg
Copenhagen
DK-1820
Denmark

T +45 (4844) 3072

tine.klint@levelk.dk

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