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The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island

Synopsis

When jaded 'nice guy of folk' Herb McGwyer agrees to play a one-off exclusive gig on lottery winner Charles Heath's Wallis Island, he is taken on a journey that ultimately re-ignites his passion for music.

Details

Year: 2008
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 25 mins
Director: James Griffiths
Producer: Robert Fernandez, Dawn Laren, Dan Levinson
Editor: Art Jones
Screenwriter: Tim Key, Tom Basden
Director of Photography: Richard Mott
Sound: Adam West, Munzie Singh-Thind
Music: Tristan Longworth, Tom Basden
Principal cast: Tim Key, Tom Basden

Genre

Comedy

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Moxie Pictures

12 Percy Street
London W1T 1DW
UK

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millie@moxiepictures.com

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www.moxiepictures.com

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Charles, a strange lottery winner who lives alone on a secluded island, tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite singer, Herb McGwyer, to perform at a special, private event.<br /> Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2025 - World premiere<br /> Official Selection SXSW Film & TV Festival 2025

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