Project Detail

Tube Tales

Synopsis

Tube Tales follows a series of meaningful, mysterious and downright funny encounters, based on the true-life experiences of London Underground passengers. The nine stories, unfold against a background of trains, corridors and escalators creating an unusual and enigmatic journey into the heart of London.


Filmed entirely on the London Underground each story is brought to the screen by a different director. A melting pot of the hottest British talent, both in front of and behind the camera, Tube Tales brings together, the work of directors such as Stephen Hopkins, Charles McDougall and Bob Hoskins with the directorial debuts of Ewan McGregor and Jude Law. These directing talents combine with a cast list from the forefront of British film, including Ray Winstone, Jason Flemyng, Denise Van Outen, Rachel Weisz and Hans Matheson.

Details

Year
2000
Type of project
Features
Running time
92 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Gaby Dellal, Stephen Hoskins, Bob Hoskins, Menhaj Huda, Armando Iannucci, Amy Jenkins, Jude Law, Charles McDougall, Ewan
Producer
Richard Jobson
Principal cast
Tom Bell, Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Kelly MacDonald, Hans Matheson, Daniella Nardini, Denise Van Outen, Rachel Weisz, Ray Winstone

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Production Status

Production Company

Horsepower Films Limited Contact: Richard Jobson 14 Poland Street London W1V 3DE Tel: 020 7287 7322 Fax: 020 7287 7297

Sales Company

Icon Entertainment International Charlotte Building 17 Gresse Street London W1T 1QL England T +44 (0)20 7927 6900 F +44 (0)20 7927 6901 www.iconmovies.net

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