Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale
Synopsis
Johnny Fortune (Damon Lowry) is no good to anyone, not mean, but just no good. Surrounded by violence and dishonesty, Johnny lives with Kate. Johnny messes up, he loses a lot of money, his girlfriend Kate's money. Alone, desperate and on the run from a couple of hit-men, he applies for a job as an entertainer's assistant becoming a dancing bear. Unwittingly learning of secrets around him, his past catches up with him.
Top Cast
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Tom Waits
Silva
Damon Lowry
Johnny Fortune
Júlia Britton
Laura
Isabel Ruth
Mrs J
Charlotte Coleman
Kate
Bill Paterson
Jordan
Alex Norton
Harold
Mark Arden
George
Ian Dury
Charlie
Pip Torrens
Gold Cufflinks
David Gant
Broker
Karl Collins
Edison
Russell Lee
Mite
Phil Atkinson
Bouncer
Tom Thompson
Performer
Glyn Grimstead
Policeman 1
Robert Warner
Policeman 2
Joe Abdo
Stockbroker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Guedes, Eduardo Guedes
- Screenplay & Story
- Ann Guedes, Eduardo Guedes
- Original Score
- Michael J. McEvoy
- Original Title
- Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- British Screen, Cinema Action, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Guedes, Eduardo Guedes
Ann Guedes, Eduardo Guedes
Michael J. McEvoy
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Guedes
Director
Eduardo Guedes
Director
Ann Guedes
Writer
Eduardo Guedes
Writer
Michael J. McEvoy
Original Music Composer
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What is Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale about?
Johnny Fortune (Damon Lowry) is no good to anyone, not mean, but just no good. Surrounded by violence and dishonesty, Johnny lives with Kate. Johnny messes up, he loses a lot of money, his girlfriend Kate's money. Alone, desperate and on the run from a couple of hit-men, he applies for a job as an entertainer's assistant becoming a dancing bear. Unwittingly learning of secrets around him, his past catches up with him.
Who directed Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale?
Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale was directed by Ann Guedes, Eduardo Guedes.
Who stars in Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale?
The principal cast of Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale includes Tom Waits, Damon Lowry, Júlia Britton, Isabel Ruth, Charlotte Coleman.
When was Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale released and how long is it?
Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale was composed by Michael J. McEvoy.