Project Detail

Poor Wee Me

Synopsis

Middle aged Gavin, who has never been able to read or write properly or even keep a steady job, reaches a turning point in his life when his violent outbursts cause his relationship to break up. The only way he can win her back is to face up to his problems and ultimately turn his life around.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Features
Running time
92 mins
Director
Simon Powell
Producer
Stuart Wealands, Melanie Koen
Editor
Simon Dinnigan
Screenwriter
Simon Powell
Director of Photography
Dan Nightingale
Sound
Matt Hopwood, James Arnold
Principal cast
Paul Hurstfield, Anthony Crank, Ian Mercer, Michelle Holmes, Tim Booth, Lorraine Cheshire, Sean Mackenzie, Ian Puleston-Davies

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Friday Night Films

simon.powell@fridaynightfilms.co.uk

Produced in association with West Wing Productions

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