Shuttlecock
Synopsis
Major James Prentis VC is a British spy of World War II and war hero who goes under the code name of "Shuttlecock". Alienated from his family and children, he ends up in a mental institution in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 3, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Piddington
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Rose Price, Andrew Piddington
- Original Score
- Barry Adamson, John Petersen
- Original Title
- Shuttlecock
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Piddington
Tim Rose Price, Andrew Piddington, Graham Swift
Barry Adamson, John Petersen
Roger Eaton, Denis Lenoir
Jon Costelloe, Joel Plotch
António da Cunha Telles
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Eaton
Director of Photography
Denis Lenoir
Director of Photography
Andrew Piddington
Director
António da Cunha Telles
Producer
Jon Costelloe
Editor
Joel Plotch
Editor
Anne de Laugardiere
Costume Design
Maurice Cain
Production Design
Tim Rose Price
Screenplay
Andrew Piddington
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shuttlecock.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shuttlecock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shuttlecock about?
Major James Prentis VC is a British spy of World War II and war hero who goes under the code name of "Shuttlecock". Alienated from his family and children, he ends up in a mental institution in Lisbon, Portugal.
Who directed Shuttlecock?
Shuttlecock was directed by Andrew Piddington.
Who stars in Shuttlecock?
The principal cast of Shuttlecock includes Alan Bates, Lambert Wilson, Kenneth Haigh, Jill Meager, João Perry.
When was Shuttlecock released and how long is it?
Shuttlecock was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Shuttlecock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shuttlecock was composed by Barry Adamson, John Petersen.
Is Shuttlecock based on a book or true story?
Shuttlecock is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Swift".