Clay
“Be careful what you believe in...”
Synopsis
Adaptation of the book by David Almond, set in 1960s Tyneside. Two 14-year-old boys team up against Mouldy, the town bully. Turning Crazy Mary s garden shed into a workshop, they discover that the sculptures they create come to life. Together they raise a golem, a creature fashioned from clay, capable of dispatching anyone, even Martin Mould. But when Mouldy winds up dead, the boys have to deal with the awful power they may have unleashed and the perils of getting what you wish for.
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Clay
Type: Clip • Published 2011-05-31
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Harry McEntire
Davie
Niek Versteeg
Geordie
Darren Howie
Martin Mould
Ian McElhinney
Father O'Mahoney
Phillippa Wilson
Carol Hagen
Joe Caffrey
Dennis Hagen
Sacha Parkinson
Maria
Imelda Staunton
Mary Doonan
Natalie Hall
Frances
Ben-Ryan Davies
Stephen Rose
Tom Goodman-Hill
Charlotte-Joy Reed
Mona Duffy
Nicky McEvoy
Jimmy Kay
Alan Renwick
Park keeper
Jack Traynor
Poke
Danny Patterson
Skinner
Nick Ash
Clay
Stephen Chapman
Stephen's father
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Gunn
- Screenplay & Story
- David Almond, Peter Tabern
- Original Title
- Clay
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Childsplay Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Gunn
David Almond, Peter Tabern
Matthew Tabern
Jonathan East, Kirsten Eller, Peter Tabern
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Gunn
Director
David Almond
Writer
Kirsten Eller
Producer
Jane Spicer
Costume Design
Peter Tabern
Writer
Matthew Tabern
Editor
Peter Tabern
Producer
Jason Carlin
Production Design
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What is Clay about?
Adaptation of the book by David Almond, set in 1960s Tyneside. Two 14-year-old boys team up against Mouldy, the town bully. Turning Crazy Mary s garden shed into a workshop, they discover that the sculptures they create come to life. Together they raise a golem, a creature fashioned from clay, capable of dispatching anyone, even Martin Mould. But when Mouldy winds up dead, the boys have to deal with the awful power they may have unleashed and the perils of getting what you wish for.
Who directed Clay?
Clay was directed by Andrew Gunn.
Who stars in Clay?
The principal cast of Clay includes Harry McEntire, Niek Versteeg, Darren Howie, Ian McElhinney, Phillippa Wilson.
When was Clay released and how long is it?
Clay was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.