A Close Shave
“A cracking wacky adventure.”
Synopsis
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin, and Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BAFICI - Buenos Aires Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 10, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 20, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Park
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Baker, Nick Park
- Original Score
- Julian Nott
- Original Title
- A Close Shave
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Aardman, BBC Bristol Productions, Wallace and Gromit, BBC Children's International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Park
Bob Baker, Nick Park
Julian Nott
Dave Alex Riddett
Helen Garrard
Carla Shelley, Peter Lord, David Sproxton, Michael Rose, Colin Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Park
Director
Bob Baker
Writer
Nick Park
Writer
Carla Shelley
Producer
Helen Garrard
Editor
Dave Alex Riddett
Director of Photography
Julian Nott
Original Music Composer
Michael Rose
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Close Shave
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What is A Close Shave about?
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin, and Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.
Who directed A Close Shave?
A Close Shave was directed by Nick Park.
Who stars in A Close Shave?
The principal cast of A Close Shave includes Peter Sallis, Anne Reid.
When was A Close Shave released and how long is it?
A Close Shave was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 30m.
How much did A Close Shave make at the box office?
A Close Shave grossed $5K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Close Shave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Close Shave was composed by Julian Nott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Close Shave?
A Close Shave holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).