The Gingerbread House
Synopsis
A 10-year-old girl and her 6-year-old brother are dumped by their abusive mother and her boyfriend to spend a few days at the rambling country house of their grandfather, who has been estranged from the family for the past ten years. The girl discovers the old mans corpse in his room, and, fearing that they might be blamed for killing him, devises a cover-up plan, which is almost foiled by a local boy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Finbow
- Original Score
- David Hewson
- Original Title
- The Gingerbread House
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Finbow
David Hewson
James Rogan
Brianne Perkins, Brian Perkins
Department Leadership Roster
Brianne Perkins
Producer
Colin Finbow
Director
Stuart Forrester
Production Design
James Rogan
Director of Photography
Brian Perkins
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gingerbread House
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What is The Gingerbread House about?
A 10-year-old girl and her 6-year-old brother are dumped by their abusive mother and her boyfriend to spend a few days at the rambling country house of their grandfather, who has been estranged from the family for the past ten years. The girl discovers the old mans corpse in his room, and, fearing that they might be blamed for killing him, devises a cover-up plan, which is almost foiled by a local boy.
Who directed The Gingerbread House?
The Gingerbread House was directed by Colin Finbow.
Who stars in The Gingerbread House?
The principal cast of The Gingerbread House includes Danielle Hawley, Danny Barnham, Patsy Byrne, Ian Johnstone, Gordon Griffin.
When was The Gingerbread House released and how long is it?
The Gingerbread House was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gingerbread House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gingerbread House was composed by David Hewson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gingerbread House?
The Gingerbread House holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).