Project Detail

Ratcatcher

Tom Townend

Synopsis

Set in Glasgow in 1973, this film is the wryly comic story of young James Gillespie and his faltering first steps on the path of true love. In her debut feature, award-winning director Ramsay creates a highly original world seen through the eyes of a thoughtful and imaginative child. Ramsay's striking control of the camera, sumptuous images and impressive command of non-professional actors have twice won her the Prix du Jury for Short Film at the Cannes Film Festival; for Small Deaths in 1996 and for Gasman in 1998.

Details

Year: 1999
Type of film: Features
Running time: 103 minutes
Format: 35mm
Director: Lynne Ramsay 1st Feature
Producer: Sarah Radclyffe
Executive Producer: Sarah Radclyffe
Director of Photography: Alwin Kuchler
Principal cast: William Eadie, Tommy Flanagan, Mandy Matthews, Lynne Ramsay Jr, Michelle Stewart, Leanne Mullen
Screen Writer: Lynne Ramsay

Genre

Scottish Woman Director Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Holy Cow Films c/o Kent House Market Place London W1N 8AR Tel: 020 7323 5151 Fax: 020 7636 7594

Sales Company

United Artists/G2 10 Stephen Mews London W1P 1PP Tel: 020 7333 8877 Fax: 020 7333 8878

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