Project Detail

The Limelight

Synopsis

Gary Shand (Glen Maney) a middle aged comedian,fights against family break-up,alcohol dependancy,depression,oncoming mental illness and Al Moran (Ricky Grover)a manager who doesn't like him,whilst trying to make it big.A romantic liason with millionairess and ex-escort, Sara Meo (Sonya Roseman) and supportive advice from fellow comedian, Sean Bollinger (Patrick Monahan) and Barman, Adrain Love (Mark Monero) help him along his journey,but does he make it against the odds?

Details

Year
2012
Type of project
Features
Running time
95 mins
Format
hdv
Director
John Robson, Glen Maney 1st Feature
Producer
John Robson, Glen Maney
Executive Producer
The Limelight Film Company Ltd, Vandalism 360, The Giggle Factory
Editor
Taj Deol, Ricky Milling, John Robson, Glen Maney
Screenwriter
Glen Maney
Director of Photography
Stephen Hammal, Kym Oeser
Sound
John Robson and Ricky Stanbridge
Composer
The Almighty Chancers, Dave Stewart, Darwood Grace, Ricky Stanbridge
Principal cast
Glen Maney, Ricky Grover, Mark Monero, Patrick Monahan, Sonya Roseman, Jay Sodagar, Andrea Williamson, Craig Campbell, Phil Nichol

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

The Limelight Film Company Limited

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