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5.1 / 10(16 votes)IMDb20011h 12mUnited Kingdom

Strumpet

Synopsis

Strayman, a spontaneous poet, is landlord to a pack of stray dogs. Unable to resist another of life's strays, he hooks up with Strumpet, a shy, homeless girl with an extraordinary gift for music. After Strayman's neighbour overhears them singing, the three set off for London - Strayman's dogs in tow - in search of fame, fortune, and Top Of The Pops.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Toronto International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Danny Boyle
Screenplay & Story
Jim Cartwright
Original Score
John Murphy
Original Title
Strumpet
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 12m
Production Studios
BBC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Danny Boyle

Screenplay & Story

Jim Cartwright

Original Score & Music

John Murphy

Director of Photography

Anthony Dod Mantle

Film Editing

Chris Gill

Producers

Martin Carr

Department Leadership Roster

Anthony Dod Mantle

Anthony Dod Mantle

Director of Photography

Chris Gill

Editor

Martin Carr

Martin Carr

Producer

Jim Cartwright

Writer

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

Director

John Murphy

John Murphy

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Strumpet.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strumpet

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Strumpet about?

Strayman, a spontaneous poet, is landlord to a pack of stray dogs. Unable to resist another of life's strays, he hooks up with Strumpet, a shy, homeless girl with an extraordinary gift for music. After Strayman's neighbour overhears them singing, the three set off for London - Strayman's dogs in tow - in search of fame, fortune, and Top Of The Pops.

Who directed Strumpet?

Strumpet was directed by Danny Boyle.

Who stars in Strumpet?

The principal cast of Strumpet includes Christopher Eccleston, Jenna G, Stephen Walters, David Crellin, Amanda Fairclough.

When was Strumpet released and how long is it?

Strumpet was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.

Who composed the musical score for Strumpet?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Strumpet was composed by John Murphy.