The Hide
Synopsis
On the windswept Suffolk mudflats creaks a bird-hide, inside which hovers Roy Tunt, a prematurely aged, mildly obsessive-compulsive birder. With one more sighting - the elusive sociable plover - he will have 'twitched' the entire British List. Tunt has his shortwave radio, packed-lunch and a portrait of his ex-wife Sandra for company. Suddenly, in the midst of a conversation with Sandra's portrait, the hide door blows open and a bedraggled stranger - unshaven, edgy and bloodied introduces himself as Dave John, a fugitive from the storm. After a tense introduction, the two men discover that they have a good deal in common, sharing sandwiches, tea and personal exchanges which are frank, poignant and often funny. As the two men begin to form a close bond news of a police manhunt sets them both on edge driving their fragile relationship to a tragic conclusion.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marek Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Whitnall
- Original Score
- Debbie Wiseman
- Original Title
- The Hide
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marek Losey
Tim Whitnall
Debbie Wiseman
George Richmond
Colin Sumsion
Bernadette Thomas, Christopher Granier-Deferre, John Schwab
Department Leadership Roster
Marek Losey
Director
George Richmond
Director of Photography
Alison Forbes-Meyler
Costume Design
Colin Sumsion
Editor
Tim Whitnall
Screenplay
Christopher Granier-Deferre
Producer
Nick Palmer
Production Design
John Schwab
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hide
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What is The Hide about?
On the windswept Suffolk mudflats creaks a bird-hide, inside which hovers Roy Tunt, a prematurely aged, mildly obsessive-compulsive birder. With one more sighting - the elusive sociable plover - he will have 'twitched' the entire British List. Tunt has his shortwave radio, packed-lunch and a portrait of his ex-wife Sandra for company. Suddenly, in the midst of a conversation with Sandra's portrait, the hide door blows open and a bedraggled stranger - unshaven, edgy and bloodied introduces himself as Dave John, a fugitive from the storm. After a tense introduction, the two men discover that they have a good deal in common, sharing sandwiches, tea and personal exchanges which are frank, poignant and often funny. As the two men begin to form a close bond news of a police manhunt sets them both on edge driving their fragile relationship to a tragic conclusion.
Who directed The Hide?
The Hide was directed by Marek Losey.
Who stars in The Hide?
The principal cast of The Hide includes Alex Macqueen, Phil Campbell, Laura Hopwood, Howard Ward.
When was The Hide released and how long is it?
The Hide was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hide was composed by Debbie Wiseman.