The Sickie
Synopsis
When events at work prove too stressful for Douglas Knott, a diligent and extremely busy office manager, he decides to throw a sickie. Unfortunately, his attempts to enjoy a day off are soon sabotaged by the insidious voice of his conscience. Literally.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Rupert Jones, Neil Hunter
- Original Title
- The Sickie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- The Bureau
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Jones
Rupert Jones, Neil Hunter
Tat Radcliffe
Nick Fenton
Matthieu de Braconier, Derry Wilkinson, Patrick Johnston, Sally Ann Parkman
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert Jones
Director
Tat Radcliffe
Director of Photography
Rupert Jones
Screenplay
Neil Hunter
Screenplay
Matthieu de Braconier
Producer
Derry Wilkinson
Producer
Nick Fenton
Editor
Heather Bull
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sickie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sickie about?
When events at work prove too stressful for Douglas Knott, a diligent and extremely busy office manager, he decides to throw a sickie. Unfortunately, his attempts to enjoy a day off are soon sabotaged by the insidious voice of his conscience. Literally.
Who directed The Sickie?
The Sickie was directed by Rupert Jones.
Who stars in The Sickie?
The principal cast of The Sickie includes Toby Jones, Dominic McHale, David Hayler, Martin Hyde, Kate Sissons.
When was The Sickie released and how long is it?
The Sickie was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 13m.