Project Detail

I Am Bob

Synopsis

On his way to a Make Poverty History gig in Scotland, Bob Geldof is accidentally stranded by an incompetent chauffeur in a run-down motel in Northern England. To his horror, he discovers a lookalike contest is taking place, and no-one will believe he is the real Bob Geldof. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse, he discovers he may not be the only Bob Geldof in the room.

Details

Year
2009
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
19 mins
Format
HD Cam
Director
Donald Rice
Editor
James Devlin
Screenwriter
Donald Rice
Director of Photography
Steven Priovolos
Production Designer
Johanna Wise
Sound
Kath Pollard
Principal cast
Bob Geldof, Maxine Peake, David Bamber, Claire Rushbrook, Brian Conley

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Clockwork Pictures

Sales Company

Content Republic

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London W1D 4SQ
UK

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