Dad's Dead
Synopsis
Our narrator looks fondly back at his childhood in Liverpool and the antics of his best friend Johnno. Well known for being a showman and a keen one for joking and the like, Johnno starts to change for the worse after he announced that his father has died.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Shepherd
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Shepherd
- Original Score
- John Moore
- Original Title
- Dad's Dead
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Animate!, Finetake Productions, Channel 4 Television, Arts Council of England, Slinky Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Shepherd
Chris Shepherd
John Moore
Peter Ellmore, David Clapham
Sebastian Duthy
Maria Manton, Dick Arnall
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Duthy
Editor
Maria Manton
Producer
Chris Shepherd
Director
John Moore
Original Music Composer
Peter Ellmore
Director of Photography
Chris Shepherd
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dad's Dead
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What is Dad's Dead about?
Our narrator looks fondly back at his childhood in Liverpool and the antics of his best friend Johnno. Well known for being a showman and a keen one for joking and the like, Johnno starts to change for the worse after he announced that his father has died.
Who directed Dad's Dead?
Dad's Dead was directed by Chris Shepherd.
Who stars in Dad's Dead?
The principal cast of Dad's Dead includes Ian Hart, Chris Freeney, Dallas Messias, John Murphy, Charlotte McDougall.
When was Dad's Dead released and how long is it?
Dad's Dead was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Dad's Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dad's Dead was composed by John Moore.