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The King of Spades

Synopsis

23-year-old Aaron returns to his hometown and reunites with his former best friend, John Gaudi. Finding John in a state of isolated depression as he struggles to find purpose in life, Aaron decides to help.
THE KING OF SPADES is strikingly original, darkly comic, touching and horrifying - but always honest in its portrayal of modern frustration. It is a film that explores the rocky terrain of early adulthood in Northern England like no other has before.

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Year
2024
Type of project
Features
Running time
97 min
Director
Matthew Fearney 1st Feature
Producer
Amy Cornforth, Matthew Fearney
Editor
Matthew Fearney
Screenwriter
Matthew Fearney
Director of Photography
Seán Mackey
Sound
Daniel Leigh, Francesco Varzi
Composer
David Harris
Principal cast
Joshua Glenister, Luke Thomas C Riley, Paul French, Frankie Tate, Rob Cotterill, Jacob Anderton, Emma Wise

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