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Gobsmacked!

Synopsis

When an old bus breaks down on a deserted English country road, nine irate passengers plus bossy feminist bus driver, Sandra - who hates driving - are stranded together for the day: devious businessman Choker late for a vital meeting, his spoilt daughter Juliet eager to spend his money shopping, pregnant Maggie desperate to get to hospital, video games freak Pilke heading for a major cyber show, Grandad and young Richmond on their weekly trip to the cinema, macho man Tash going to a serious soccer match, dreamy Denise with her fantasy phone calls to rock band The Fabulous Flaky and eccentric hitch-hiker, Walter on the road to nowhere.

They all have to put their desires on hold until a rescue bus arrives.

It is a day that changes their lives. For one thing, these total strangers are forced to actually start talking to each other.

Wonderful comic performances, a lovely mix of music and beautiful photography make this a perfect international feelgood movie.

Details

Year
2003
Type of project
Features
Running time
80 mins
Format
35mm, Kodak
Director
Gabriel Kern 1st Feature
Producer
Peter Tong
Editor
Bridget Reiss
Screenwriter
Peter Tong
Director of Photography
Daniel Whistler
Sound
Richard Armstrong
Composer
Don Woods
Principal cast
David Williams, John Lanasis, Gabriel Kern, Beryl Flint

Genre

Comedy

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

PeterPix Productions

Beacon House, Woodley Park
Skelmersdale
Lancs WN8 6HR
UK

T/F+44 (0)1695 733 310

mail@peterpixproductions.com

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