Bob's Birthday
Synopsis
Margaret Fish is planning a surprise party for her dentist husband, Bob. Meanwhile, at the office, Bob is having a mid-life crisis while insects munch on what's left of his plants. When Bob returns home, Margaret has a terrible time getting him into the room where everyone's hidden until he's halfway through changing clothes and talking about how horrid all their nebbishy friends are (the same friends hidden all over the room).
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Bob's BirthdayOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
National Film Board of Canada
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alison Snowden, David Fine
- Screenplay & Story
- David Fine, Alison Snowden
- Original Score
- Patrick Godfrey
- Original Title
- Bob's Birthday
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, Channel 4 Television, Snowden Fine Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alison Snowden, David Fine
David Fine, Alison Snowden
Patrick Godfrey
David Verrall, Barrie McLean, David Fine, Alison Snowden
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Snowden
Director
David Fine
Director
David Verrall
Producer
David Fine
Producer
Alison Snowden
Producer
David Fine
Writer
Alison Snowden
Writer
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What is Bob's Birthday about?
Margaret Fish is planning a surprise party for her dentist husband, Bob. Meanwhile, at the office, Bob is having a mid-life crisis while insects munch on what's left of his plants. When Bob returns home, Margaret has a terrible time getting him into the room where everyone's hidden until he's halfway through changing clothes and talking about how horrid all their nebbishy friends are (the same friends hidden all over the room).
Who directed Bob's Birthday?
Bob's Birthday was directed by Alison Snowden, David Fine.
Who stars in Bob's Birthday?
The principal cast of Bob's Birthday includes Andy Hamilton, Alison Snowden, Harry Enfield, Andrew MacLachlan, Tessa Wojiczak.
When was Bob's Birthday released and how long is it?
Bob's Birthday was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Bob's Birthday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bob's Birthday was composed by Patrick Godfrey.