Project Detail

The Bike Thief

Synopsis

A casual jog in the Yorkshire countryside suddenly becomes a wild sprint for his life when, attempting to evade her ravenous guard dog, Jack desperately takes a bicycle from a cantankerous old crone.

Set in the medieval city of York, England, The Bike Thief unfolds in a series of farcical conflicts that spiral out of control as a result of Jack's original theft. Featuring a riveting international cast and stunning photography, this hilarious thriller is guaranteed to set everyone's wheels spinning.
 

Details

Year
2007
Type of project
Features
Running time
105 min
Format
DVD
Director
Dan Smarg 1st Feature
Producer
Neil Mitchell
Co-Producer
Neil Mitchell
Editor
Dan Smarg
Screenwriter
Dan Smarg
Director of Photography
Dan Smarg
Production Designer
Helen Bourne
Sound
Richard Ablitt
Composer
The Calvo Contract, Media Trax, Edvard Grieg
Principal cast
Simon Baxendale, Simon Brzezicki, Barry Whyte, Mollie Eccles

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Maverick Filmworks, Inc.

1185 Immokalee Road, Suite 120
Naples, FL 34110
USA

T +1 239 434 9300

dan@mfilmworks.com

UK contact:

Mark T. Eccles

adrroom@yahoo.co.uk

Sales Company

Mr. Mark T. Eccles

Publicist, 'The Bike Thief' feature
c/o MAVERICK Filmworks, Inc.

adrroom@yahoo.co.uk

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