Famous Fred
Synopsis
Based on the book by Posy Simmonds. Mischievous kitten Fred grows up to be feline singing superstar, but a case of cat flu threatens to cut short his musical career.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joanna Quinn
- Screenplay & Story
- Joanna Quinn, Nigel Crowle, Posy Simmonds
- Original Score
- Danny Chang
- Original Title
- Famous Fred
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- TVC London, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joanna Quinn
Joanna Quinn, Nigel Crowle, Posy Simmonds
Danny Chang
Jane Murrell, William Oswald
John Coates, Paul Madden, Catrin Unwin
Department Leadership Roster
Joanna Quinn
Director
Joanna Quinn
Writer
John Coates
Producer
Catrin Unwin
Producer
Danny Chang
Original Music Composer
Jane Murrell
Editor
William Oswald
Editor
Joanna Quinn
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Famous Fred
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What is Famous Fred about?
Based on the book by Posy Simmonds. Mischievous kitten Fred grows up to be feline singing superstar, but a case of cat flu threatens to cut short his musical career.
Who directed Famous Fred?
Famous Fred was directed by Joanna Quinn.
Who stars in Famous Fred?
The principal cast of Famous Fred includes Lenny Henry, Tom Courtenay, David Robb, Jessica Lynam, David John Barker.
When was Famous Fred released and how long is it?
Famous Fred was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Famous Fred?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Famous Fred was composed by Danny Chang.
Is Famous Fred based on a book or true story?
Famous Fred is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Posy Simmonds".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Famous Fred?
Famous Fred holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).