Dead on Time
Synopsis
Bernard Fripp is told by his doctor that he has only 30 minutes left to live. This sets Bernard bumbling off on a mission to live his final minutes to the fullest.
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Rowan Atkinson
Bernard Fripp
Nigel Hawthorne
Doctor
Jim Broadbent
Vicar
Rupert Everett
Bank Customer / Blind Man
Greta Scacchi
Pretty Girl
Leslie Ash
Girl in Cafe
Tim McInnerny
Customer
Alex Norton
Foreigner
Adrian Edmondson
Fool
Nigel Planer
Boring Friend
Gorden Kaye
Moonie
Nell Campbell
Female Teller
Richard Curtis
Man in restaurant
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lyndall Hobbs
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson
- Original Score
- Howard Goodall
- Original Title
- Dead on Time
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- Michael White Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lyndall Hobbs
Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson
Howard Goodall
Stuart De Jong, Richard Bedford
Lyndall Hobbs
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Curtis
Writer
Lyndall Hobbs
Director
Stuart De Jong
Editor
Lyndall Hobbs
Producer
Richard Bedford
Editor
Rowan Atkinson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead on Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead on Time about?
Bernard Fripp is told by his doctor that he has only 30 minutes left to live. This sets Bernard bumbling off on a mission to live his final minutes to the fullest.
Who directed Dead on Time?
Dead on Time was directed by Lyndall Hobbs.
Who stars in Dead on Time?
The principal cast of Dead on Time includes Rowan Atkinson, Nigel Hawthorne, Jim Broadbent, Rupert Everett, Greta Scacchi.
When was Dead on Time released and how long is it?
Dead on Time was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead on Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead on Time was composed by Howard Goodall.