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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.

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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

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Jack Millard

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