The Dollar Bottom
Synopsis
Light-hearted tale about an enterprising Edinburgh boarding school boy who sets up an insurance scheme for fellow pupils in 1953 against getting caned, which quickly earns him a small fortune
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Christian
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Connaughton
- Original Title
- The Dollar Bottom
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Christian
Shane Connaughton, James Kennaway
Lloyd Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Phillips
Producer
Shane Connaughton
Screenplay
Roger Christian
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dollar Bottom
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What is The Dollar Bottom about?
Light-hearted tale about an enterprising Edinburgh boarding school boy who sets up an insurance scheme for fellow pupils in 1953 against getting caned, which quickly earns him a small fortune
Who directed The Dollar Bottom?
The Dollar Bottom was directed by Roger Christian.
Who stars in The Dollar Bottom?
The principal cast of The Dollar Bottom includes Robert Urquhart, Rikki Fulton, Iain Andrew.
When was The Dollar Bottom released and how long is it?
The Dollar Bottom was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 33m.