Tube Tales
Synopsis
Nine short stories based on the true experiences of London Underground passengers: "Mr. Cool" (Amy Jenkins, dir.); "Horny" (Stephen Hopkins); "Grasshopper" (Menhaj Huda); "My Father the Liar" (Bob Hoskins); "Bone" (Ewan McGregor); "Mouth" (Armando Iannucci); "A Bird in the Hand" (Jude Law); "Rosebud" (Gaby Dellal); "Steal Away" (Charles McDougall)
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Tom Bell
City Gent (segment "Horny")
Jim Carter
Ticket Inspector (Steal Away)
Carmen Ejogo
Girl (segment "Steal Away")
Leonie Elliott
Rosebud (segment "Rosebud")
Leah Fitzgerald
Little Girl (segment "Horny")
Jason Flemyng
Luke (segment "Mr. Cool")
Dexter Fletcher
Joe (segment "Mr. Cool")
Frank Harper
Station Guard (multiple segments)
Kelly Macdonald
Emma (segment "Mr. Cool")
Peter McNamara
Roy (segment "Grasshopper")
Hans Matheson
Boy (segment "Steal Away")
Alan Miller
Old Man (segment "A Bird In The Hand")
Daniela Nardini
Heroine (segment "Mouth")
Lee Ross
Male Reveller (segment "Steal Away")
Liz Smith
Older Lady (segment "Horny")
Nicholas Tennant
Gordon (segment "Bone")
Denise Van Outen
Alex (segment "Horny")
Don Warrington
Preacher (Steal Away)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Stockholm International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles McDougall, Amy Jenkins, Menhaj Huda, Bob Hoskins, Gaby Dellal, Jude Law, Stephen Hopkins, Armando Iannucci, Ewan McGregor
- Screenplay & Story
- Atalanta Goulandris, Mark Greig, Ed Allen II, Stephen Hopkins, Paul Fraser, Harsha Patel, Nick Perry, Gaby Dellal, Amy Jenkins, Armando Iannucci
- Original Score
- Mark Hinton Stewart, Keith Atack, Simon Boswell
- Original Title
- Tube Tales
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Sky Pictures, Horsepower Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles McDougall, Amy Jenkins, Menhaj Huda, Bob Hoskins, Gaby Dellal, Jude Law, Stephen Hopkins, Armando Iannucci, Ewan McGregor
Atalanta Goulandris, Mark Greig, Ed Allen II, Stephen Hopkins, Paul Fraser, Harsha Patel, Nick Perry, Gaby Dellal, Amy Jenkins, Armando Iannucci
Mark Hinton Stewart, Keith Atack, Simon Boswell
Sue Gibson, Brian Tufano, David Johnson
Liz Green, Niven Howie
Jill Robertson, Richard Jobson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles McDougall
Director
Amy Jenkins
Director
Menhaj Huda
Director
Bob Hoskins
Director
Gaby Dellal
Director
Jude Law
Director
Stephen Hopkins
Director
Armando Iannucci
Director
Ewan McGregor
Director
Atalanta Goulandris
Writer
Tom Delmar
Stunt Coordinator
Sue Gibson
Director of Photography
Brian Tufano
Director of Photography
Liz Green
Editor
Mark Greig
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tube Tales
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tube Tales about?
Nine short stories based on the true experiences of London Underground passengers: "Mr. Cool" (Amy Jenkins, dir.); "Horny" (Stephen Hopkins); "Grasshopper" (Menhaj Huda); "My Father the Liar" (Bob Hoskins); "Bone" (Ewan McGregor); "Mouth" (Armando Iannucci); "A Bird in the Hand" (Jude Law); "Rosebud" (Gaby Dellal); "Steal Away" (Charles McDougall)
Who directed Tube Tales?
Tube Tales was directed by Charles McDougall, Amy Jenkins, Menhaj Huda, Bob Hoskins, Gaby Dellal, Jude Law, Stephen Hopkins, Armando Iannucci, Ewan McGregor.
Who stars in Tube Tales?
The principal cast of Tube Tales includes Tom Bell, Jim Carter, Carmen Ejogo, Leonie Elliott, Leah Fitzgerald.
When was Tube Tales released and how long is it?
Tube Tales was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Tube Tales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tube Tales was composed by Mark Hinton Stewart, Keith Atack, Simon Boswell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tube Tales?
Tube Tales holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).