Project Detail

Thunderpants

Name: Thunderpants
Director: Peter Hewitt
Genre: Children’s, Drama
Released: 2002
Duration: 88 mins

Synopsis

From the day Patrick Smash was born he has intrigued doctors, parents and teachers alike with what can only be described as a special gift. His parents tried hard to be kind, tried to accommodate their unusual child but before too long they lost their sense of humour. Shunned by his own family, Patrick's only real friend is fellow scapegoat and child prodigy, Alan Allen. Together they dream of a day when they will not be bullied, when they can pursue their dreams, which in Patrick's case is to become a spaceman. Patrick soon learns to the surprise of many that he can turn his gift into a special talent, and with Alan he wins a non-assisted flight competition. Then, under the tutelage of Sir John Osgood, the world's second best opera singer, Patrick travels the world, secretly filling in the high notes for Osgood. A conspiracy that the world's leading opera star, Placido Placeedo, is about to expose when Patrick unwittingly causes his demise. Not only is Patrick denounced by the world's media, but in a further twist he is sentenced to death for his crime! His only hope lies in his true friend Alan and the clever people at the US Space Centre who eventually sit up and take a closer look at this extraordinary boy.

Details

Year: 2002
Type of project: Features
Running time: 88 mins
Format: 35mm Fuji
Director: Peter Hewitt
Producer: Francois Ivernel, Cameron McCracken
Editor: Michael Parker
Screenwriter: Philip Hughes
Director of Photography: Andy Collins
Sound: Tim Fraser
Composer: Rupert Gregson-Williams
Principal cast: Simon Callow, Bruce Cook, Stephen Fry, Ned Beatty, Rupert Grint, Celia Imrie

Genre

Children’s Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Mission Pictures

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London W1R 3PA
UK

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info@missionpictures.net

Sales Company

Pathe International

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