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Unlikely Lads

Synopsis

A fly-on-the-wall documentary comedy following the Likely Lads, a young British barbershop quartet from Leeds, on their journey to compete at the International Barbershop Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. A character study of the four lads as they prepare to sing for Britain, and a behind-the-scenes look at this bizarre subculture.

Details

Year
2003
Type of project
Features
Running time
50 mins
Format
Beta SP
Director
Tim Metzger
Producer
Tim Metzger
Editor
Tim Metzger
Sound
Craig Rihoy
Principal cast
Tim Braham, Rob Barber, Lee Sperry, Duncan Whinyates – The Likely Lads
Lighting Cameraman
Tim Metzger
Camera Operator
Tim Metzger

Categories

Fiction Documentary

Production Status

Complete

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