James
Synopsis
Gloucestershire, England, 1796. A poor day labourer is offered work but must first let his son be used in a medical experiment. Based on the story of James Phipps, the eight-year-old boy used by Dr Edward Jenner to test the world's first smallpox vaccine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Brest Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claire Oakley
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Levinson
- Original Title
- James
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claire Oakley
Felix Levinson
Taina Galis
Terhi Kylliainen
Department Leadership Roster
Claire Oakley
Director
Felix Levinson
Writer
Terhi Kylliainen
Producer
Taina Galis
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About James
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is James about?
Gloucestershire, England, 1796. A poor day labourer is offered work but must first let his son be used in a medical experiment. Based on the story of James Phipps, the eight-year-old boy used by Dr Edward Jenner to test the world's first smallpox vaccine.
Who directed James?
James was directed by Claire Oakley.
Who stars in James?
The principal cast of James includes Morgan Watkins, Jack Hollington, Anna Koval.
When was James released and how long is it?
James was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 15m.