The Old Fools
Synopsis
A clear-eyed look at the inevitability of our demise, based on Philip Larkin’s poem of the same name.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruth Lingford
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Larkin
- Original Title
- The Old Fools
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Animate!, Arts Council of England, Finetake Productions, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruth Lingford
Philip Larkin
Jo Ann Kaplan
Jane Colling, Dick Arnall
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Ann Kaplan
Editor
Ruth Lingford
Director
Jane Colling
Producer
Philip Larkin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Fools
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What is The Old Fools about?
A clear-eyed look at the inevitability of our demise, based on Philip Larkin’s poem of the same name.
Who directed The Old Fools?
The Old Fools was directed by Ruth Lingford.
Who stars in The Old Fools?
The principal cast of The Old Fools includes Bob Geldof.
When was The Old Fools released and how long is it?
The Old Fools was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 6m.