Deadpan Valentine
Synopsis
Two young men, Scott and Jamie, share a grubby London council flat. Scott seems to think he’s got it made; he’s got a lovely head of hair, a beautiful new girlfriend and a bit on the side. If one man wasn’t blessed enough, he’s also the natural successor to Marlon Brando and a fringe theatre play appears to the ideal vehicle for his talent. However, today is the perfect day for a few lessons in love and acting.
Jamie is severely depressed. Valentine’s Day is an insult too far and suicide seems like the only way out. But he doesn’t have much luck completing the task. In his befuddled state of mind, he answers the door to a gun-toting stranger, Bruce, who mistakes him for Scott. Bruce takes Jamie captive and is surprised to discover that his 'hard man' routine does little to unnerve his straight-faced hostage.
Details
- Year
- 2006
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 80 mins
- Format
- DVCPRO 50
- Director
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Robin Lindsey 1st Feature
- Producer
- Robin Lindsey, George Vossos, Katherine Lee
- Editor
- Katherine Lee
- Screenwriter
- Robin Lindsey
- Director of Photography
- Tim Sidell
- Production Designer
- James Fox
- Composer
- Gavin Saunders
- Principal cast
- Mark Parsons, Jonathan Rhodes, Eli Silverman
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Deadpan Valentine Ltd
Flat 2, 17 Tierney RoadLondon SW2 4QL
UK
deadpanvalentine@hotmail.com
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