Shooting Fish
“Fat cats are too easy. Go for the big fish.”
Synopsis
Two con artists hire an unwitting medical-school student as a secretary for their latest scam.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer: Shooting Fish
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-28
Top Cast
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Dan Futterman
Dylan
Stuart Townsend
Jez
Kate Beckinsale
Georgie
Rowena Cooper
Jez's Teacher
Scott Charles
Samuel
Antonia Corrigan
Antonia
Myles Anderson
Jez - Age 8
Jane Lapotaire
Dylan's Headmistress
Harry Ditson
IRS Man
Jacob Macoby
Dylan, aged 8
Tom Chadbon
Mr Greenaway
Phyllis Logan
Mrs Ross
Vicki Bensted
Bank Clerk
Peter McNamara
Geoff
Ralph Ineson
Mr Ray
Nicola Duffett
Mrs Ray
Larry Randall
Golfer 1
Neil Peplow
Golfer 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$302K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.1x
-$2.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Schwartz
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Holmes, Stefan Schwartz
- Original Score
- Stanisław Syrewicz
- Original Title
- Shooting Fish
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $302K
- Production Studios
- National Lottery, Tomboy Films, Gruber Bros., Winchester Multimedia PLC, Arts Council of England
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Schwartz
Richard Holmes, Stefan Schwartz
Stanisław Syrewicz
Henry Braham
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Schwartz
Director
Henry Braham
Director of Photography
Richard Holmes
Writer
Stefan Schwartz
Writer
Stanisław Syrewicz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shooting Fish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shooting Fish about?
Two con artists hire an unwitting medical-school student as a secretary for their latest scam.
Who directed Shooting Fish?
Shooting Fish was directed by Stefan Schwartz.
Who stars in Shooting Fish?
The principal cast of Shooting Fish includes Dan Futterman, Stuart Townsend, Kate Beckinsale, Rowena Cooper, Scott Charles.
When was Shooting Fish released and how long is it?
Shooting Fish was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shooting Fish?
Shooting Fish had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $302K at the worldwide box office (0.1 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Shooting Fish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shooting Fish was composed by Stanisław Syrewicz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shooting Fish?
Shooting Fish holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).