The Spy Who Caught a Cold
Synopsis
Ten-year-old Clossie is having the worst holiday of her life – dragged to a seaside naturist resort by her fun-loving single mother. When Mum starts flirting with a fishmonger called Nick, there’s nothing for it but her to tail them with binoculars to try and unravel the adult mysteries of attraction.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippa Lowthorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucy Ellmann
- Original Score
- Peter Salem
- Original Title
- The Spy Who Caught a Cold
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Warner Sisters Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippa Lowthorpe
Lucy Ellmann
Peter Salem
Patrick Duval
Fred Hart
Anne-Marie Casey, Jane Wellesley
Department Leadership Roster
Philippa Lowthorpe
Director
Anne-Marie Casey
Producer
Patrick Duval
Director of Photography
Fred Hart
Editor
John Paul Kelly
Production Design
Peter Salem
Original Music Composer
Lucy Ellmann
Screenplay
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What is The Spy Who Caught a Cold about?
Ten-year-old Clossie is having the worst holiday of her life – dragged to a seaside naturist resort by her fun-loving single mother. When Mum starts flirting with a fishmonger called Nick, there’s nothing for it but her to tail them with binoculars to try and unravel the adult mysteries of attraction.
Who directed The Spy Who Caught a Cold?
The Spy Who Caught a Cold was directed by Philippa Lowthorpe.
Who stars in The Spy Who Caught a Cold?
The principal cast of The Spy Who Caught a Cold includes Lesley Nightingale, James Larkin, Isabella Nightingale, Anne-Marie Casey.
When was The Spy Who Caught a Cold released and how long is it?
The Spy Who Caught a Cold was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spy Who Caught a Cold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spy Who Caught a Cold was composed by Peter Salem.