Project Detail

ToryBoy The Movie

Synopsis

If you think you know how a General Election is run by watching mainstream media or a shiny floored leaders' debate, then think again. When Labour voter and award-winning filmmaker, John Walsh switched sides and became a Conservative candidate he lifted the lid on the real-life world of political campaigning. With unprecedented access and never-before-seen footage of a candidate’s campaign from the inside.
Controversial feature film ToryBoy The Movie made explosive discoveries about the now disgraced former Labour MP Sir Stuart Bell, outed as “Britain’s Laziest MP” but that was just the start……
This acclaimed film received award nominations and great reviews from across the political spectrum when it hit cinemas.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
100 mins
Format
HD digital
Director
John Walsh
Producer
John Walsh
Executive Producer
Roger James
Editor
Simon Green
Screenwriter
John Walsh
Director of Photography
Jon Cowan
Composer
Various
Film Image
© Walsh Bros Ltd 2011

Production Status

Production Company

Walsh Bros Ltd.

29 Trafalgar Grove
Greenwich
London
SE10 9TB

Sales Company

Walsh Bros Ltd.

29 Trafalgar Grove
Greenwich
London
SE10 9TB

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