Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
“A retired bachelor has a thing for his neighbor who only shows affection to her pet tortoise.”
Synopsis
Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan.
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Roald Dahl's Esio Trot: Trailer - BBC One Christmas 2014Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-04
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James Corden
Narrator
Dustin Hoffman
Mr. Hoppy
Judi Dench
Mrs. Silver
Salo Gardner
Mr Mavrokoukoudopolous
Lara Rossi
Puppy Boy Mother
Jimmy Akingbola
Keen Petshop Keeper
Katie Lyons
Philip's Mother
Pixie Davies
Roberta
Richard Cordery
Mr. Pringle
Pik-Sen Lim
Mrs. Wu
Polly Kemp
Woman Passenger
Alexander Bracq
Rollerblading Couple
Joseph West
Phillip
Anna Cannings
Mrs. Court
Lisa Hammond
Mrs Desmond
Emily Ralph
Little Girl
Geoffrey McGivern
Shop Keeper
Leo Umeh
Puppy Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dearbhla Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Curtis, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Roald Dahl
- Original Score
- Tim Phillips
- Original Title
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Endor Productions, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dearbhla Walsh
Richard Curtis, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Roald Dahl
Tim Phillips
Ben Smithard
Tim Murrell
Matthew Read, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Richard Curtis, Hilary Bevan Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Dearbhla Walsh
Director
Richard Curtis
Writer
Paul Mayhew-Archer
Writer
Tim Phillips
Original Music Composer
Hilary Bevan Jones
Producer
Ben Smithard
Director of Photography
Tim Murrell
Editor
Tom Burton
Production Design
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
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What is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot about?
Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan.
Who directed Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot was directed by Dearbhla Walsh.
Who stars in Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
The principal cast of Roald Dahl's Esio Trot includes James Corden, Dustin Hoffman, Judi Dench, Salo Gardner, Lara Rossi.
When was Roald Dahl's Esio Trot released and how long is it?
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roald Dahl's Esio Trot was composed by Tim Phillips.
Is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot based on a book or true story?
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roald Dahl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).