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The Snatching Of Bookie Bob

Synopsis

Three small time punters attempt to put the squeeze on Bookie Bob, Oscar winner, Rod Steiger. Tipped off by Bob's restless wife, Tara Fitzgerald, the kidnapping hoods are seduced by the master craft of Bookie Bob, ultimately falling prey to his classic reverse con.

Details

Year
2000
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
20 mins
Format
35mm Fuji
Director
John Sharian
Producer
Phil Robertson, Richard Wingfield
Editor
Anuree De Silva
Director of Photography
Danny Cohen
Sound
Tony Parkinson
Composer
John Altman
Principal cast
Rod Steiger, Tara Fitzgerald, Crofton Hardester, Sam Douglas, Martin McDougal
Screen Writer
John Sharian

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Odds on Film 25-26 Poland Street London W1V 8DB Tel: 020 7221 8318 Fax: 020 7221 9289 phil.v@dircon.co.uk

Sales Company

Greenlight Films 25-26 Poland Street London W1V 8DB Tel: 020 7292 0610 Fax: 020 7434 2552

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