Project Detail

Drinking Class

Synopsis

Drinking Class follows the struggles of an educated but alcoholic barman in his 30's named Jake Sanders as he attempts to reach his potential and move on from Malvern. In this he assisted by the new woman in his life, Frances, as she attempts to sober him up and make him realise he can be so much more than an alcoholic. Nothing is ever that simple with Jake as he struggles to overcome his own demons, Mum's illness, and his alcoholic friends who want him to stay in the pub.
Drinking Class is a drama-comedy that depicts the struggle of a man trying to overcome his own addiction and do the right thing by those around him. It will make audiences laugh and cry in equal measure.

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Features
Running time
110 mins
Format
Digital
Director
Jack Millard 1st Feature
Producer
Jack Millard
Editor
Jack Millard
Screenwriter
Jack Millard
Director of Photography
Robert Nutter
Production Designer
Jack Millard, Robert Nutter
Sound
Robert Nutter
Composer
Sam Eden
Principal cast
Mark Anthony Games, Kay Davis, Gillian Raegarth, Paul Toad Seabright
Camera Operator
Peter Sinclair
Assistant Director
John Hutchison
2nd Assistant Director
Dave Newton

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