Bert & Dickie
“Going For Gold: The '48 Games”
Synopsis
Thrown together just five weeks before the final of the 1948 London Olympics, Bert Bushnell (Doctor Who's Matt Smith) and Dickie Burnell (Sam Hoare) defied all the odds and made history in the double sculls. This is the story of how they did it - not only by pushing physical and emotional limits, but also by overcoming their vast professional and personal differences.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- William Ivory
- Original Score
- Rob Lane
- Original Title
- Bert & Dickie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Blair
William Ivory
Rob Lane
Kieran McGuigan
Pia Di Ciaula
Chrissy Skinns, Jessica Pope
Department Leadership Roster
William Ivory
Writer
David Blair
Director
Chrissy Skinns
Producer
Rob Lane
Original Music Composer
Kieran McGuigan
Director of Photography
Suzanne Cave
Costume Design
Pia Di Ciaula
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bert & Dickie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bert & Dickie about?
Thrown together just five weeks before the final of the 1948 London Olympics, Bert Bushnell (Doctor Who's Matt Smith) and Dickie Burnell (Sam Hoare) defied all the odds and made history in the double sculls. This is the story of how they did it - not only by pushing physical and emotional limits, but also by overcoming their vast professional and personal differences.
Who directed Bert & Dickie?
Bert & Dickie was directed by David Blair.
Who stars in Bert & Dickie?
The principal cast of Bert & Dickie includes Matt Smith, Sam Hoare, Geoffrey Palmer, Ron Cook, James Frain.
When was Bert & Dickie released and how long is it?
Bert & Dickie was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Bert & Dickie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bert & Dickie was composed by Rob Lane.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bert & Dickie?
Bert & Dickie holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).