Project Detail

Straggler of 45

Synopsis

Set in 2001, A decorated war veteran, facing the last days of his long life in a tiny house in the east end, takes solace in the visit of a soldier who has recently served in Afghanistan. A human connection with his grand-niece who comes to look after him and the reliving of his glory days eases him into death, finally to reunite with the rest of his unit.

Based on a short story by Sherlock Holmes author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Straggler of 45 deals with legacy and death, while taking a look at the changing landscape and opinion of armed conflict.

Details

Year
2011
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
19 mins
Format
HD
Director
James Adkin
Producer
James Adkin, Ben Loyd-Holmes
Editor
Goncalo Rodrigues
Screenwriter
Ewen Glass
Director of Photography
Ray Andrew
Production Designer
Danny Rogers
Sound
Charlie Hurst
Music
Matthew Heppell
Principal cast
Gil Sutherland, Freya Berry, Ben Loyd-Holmes, Lawrence O'connor, Dan Caren

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Production Status

Production Company

Virtus Productions

www.virtusproductions.com

Sales Company

James Adkin

james@virtusproductions.com

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