The Girl with a Clock for a Heart
Synopsis
Based on Peter Swanson's novel 'The Girl with a Clock for a Heart'.
Details
- Year
- 2020
- Type of project
- Features
- Director
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Daniel Barber
- Producer
- Chris Coen
- Co-Producer
- Nicola Horlick
- Screenwriter
- Peter Swanson (novel), James Marsh (adaptation)
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
An Upper Street Entertainment production developed with support from BFI
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