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Sir Billi - The Guardian of the Highlands

Synopsis

When tragedy strikes in the Scottish Highlands, there can be only one man for the job - Sir William Sedgewick, aka Sir Billi! An adventure story about an inimitable Highland hero, a grandpa and skateboarding veterinarian who goes above and beyond the call of duty fighting villainous policemen and powerful lairds in a battle to save an illegal fugitive Bessie Boo the beaver!

A roller coaster adventure, Sir Billi braves treacherous ravines and hazardous gullies with his sidekick Gordon the Goat to save Bessie Boo and Wee Dave the rabbit as they hurtle down a perilous river.

A heart-warming and hilarious action packed family movie, where thrilling car chases, heroic skydiving and daring stunts from this octogenarian, fueled with encounters with a hostile submarine, will keep you at the edge of your seat! In this race against time, will Sir Billi get to Bessie Boo first?

Explore the powerful force of this international Highland community, with its unrivalled landscapes, breathtaking scenery and hidden secrets. Discover the power of the local people when they unite as one against evil and embark on an expedition unlike any other.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
80 mins
Format
Film
Director
Sascha Hartmann
Producer
Sir Sean Connery
Co-Producer
Sir Sean Connery
Editor
Stephen Wiesberg
Screenwriter
Tessa Hartmann
Sound
Simon Chase
Composer
Patrick Doyle
Principal cast
Sir Sean Connery, Alan Cumming, Miriam Margolyes, Ruby Wax, Alex Norton, Barbara Rafferty, Ford Kiernan, Greg Hempill, Larry Sullivan

Genre

Action Children’s

Categories

Fiction Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Billi Productions Ltd

Lovat House
Gavell Road
Glasgow G659BS
UK

T +44 (0)1236 826 555

tessa@billiproductions.com

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