Project Detail

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Synopsis

Ewan McGregor stars as a fisheries scientist who finds himself saddled with the task of introducing salmon fishing to the Highlands of Yemen. Director Lasse Hallström adapts this charming British comedy from Paul Torday’s acclaimed novel.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
112 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Lasse Hallström
Producer
Paul Webster
Executive Producer
Guy Avshalom, Stephen Garrett, Paula Jalfon, Zygi Kamasa
Editor
Lisa Gunning
Screenwriter
Simon Beaufoy
Director of Photography
Terry Stacey
Production Designer
Michael Carlin
Sound
Harry Barnes
Composer
Dario Marianelli
Principal cast
Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

BBC Films

Room 6023
BBC Television Centre
Wood Lane London
W12 7RJ
UK

T +44 (0)20 8576 7265

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfilms

Kudos Film and Television

Lionsgate

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