Dean Spanley
Synopsis
Set in Edwardian England where upper lips are always stiff and men from the Colonies are not entirely to be trusted, Fisk Senior has little time or affection for his son, but when the pair visit an eccentric Indian, they start a strange journey that eventually allows the old man to find his heart.
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Dean Spanley trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-18
Top Cast
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Jeremy Northam
Fisk Junior / Narrator (voice)
Sam Neill
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Bryan Brown
Wrather
Peter O'Toole
Fisk Senior
Judy Parfitt
Mr. Brimley
Art Malik
Swami Nala Prash
Ramon Tikaram
Nawab of Ranjiput
Xavier Horan
Harrington Fisk
Barbara Wilshere
1st Lady
Angela Clerkin
2nd Lady
Dudley Sutton
Marriot
Shaughan Seymour
Wine Shop Proprietor
Charlotte Graham
Woman in Cloisters
Haydon Downing
Boy in Cloisters
Miriama McDowell
Foxy Lady
Bruce Hopkins
Shepherd
Elizabeth Goram-Smith
Young Lady of Stature (uncredited)
Nick Shaw
Man of Stature (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toa Fraser
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Sharp
- Original Score
- Don McGlashan
- Original Title
- Dean Spanley
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Atlantic Film Productions, GFC Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Lipsync Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toa Fraser
Alan Sharp, Lord Dunsany
Don McGlashan
Leon Narbey
Chris Plummer
Alan Harris, Matthew Metcalfe
Department Leadership Roster
Toa Fraser
Director
Chris Plummer
Editor
Odile Dicks-Mireaux
Costume Design
Don McGlashan
Original Music Composer
Alan Harris
Producer
Leon Narbey
Director of Photography
Matthew Metcalfe
Producer
Andrew McAlpine
Production Design
Alan Sharp
Screenplay
Ashley Turner
Production Design
Mark Harris
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dean Spanley
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What is Dean Spanley about?
Set in Edwardian England where upper lips are always stiff and men from the Colonies are not entirely to be trusted, Fisk Senior has little time or affection for his son, but when the pair visit an eccentric Indian, they start a strange journey that eventually allows the old man to find his heart.
Who directed Dean Spanley?
Dean Spanley was directed by Toa Fraser.
Who stars in Dean Spanley?
The principal cast of Dean Spanley includes Jeremy Northam, Sam Neill, Bryan Brown, Peter O'Toole, Judy Parfitt.
When was Dean Spanley released and how long is it?
Dean Spanley was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Dean Spanley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dean Spanley was composed by Don McGlashan.
Is Dean Spanley based on a book or true story?
Dean Spanley is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lord Dunsany".