The Overcoat
Synopsis
An animated adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's classic short story about an office worker who saves all his money to buy a new coat in time for Christmas, only to have fate take a ghostly hand.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Meelis Arulepp, Sean Mullen
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh O'Conor
- Original Score
- Liina Sumera
- Original Title
- The Overcoat
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, Estonia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- A Film Estonia, Giant Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Meelis Arulepp, Sean Mullen
Hugh O'Conor, Nikolai Gogol
Liina Sumera
Jonathan Clarke, Hugh O'Conor, Meabh Tammemagi, Kristel Tõldsepp
Department Leadership Roster
Meelis Arulepp
Director
Sean Mullen
Director
Hugh O'Conor
Screenplay
Jonathan Clarke
Producer
Meabh Tammemagi
Producer
Kristel Tõldsepp
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Overcoat
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What is The Overcoat about?
An animated adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's classic short story about an office worker who saves all his money to buy a new coat in time for Christmas, only to have fate take a ghostly hand.
Who directed The Overcoat?
The Overcoat was directed by Meelis Arulepp, Sean Mullen.
Who stars in The Overcoat?
The principal cast of The Overcoat includes Michael McElhatton, Sam McGovern, Alfred Molina, Mikel Murfi, Cillian Murphy.
When was The Overcoat released and how long is it?
The Overcoat was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Overcoat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Overcoat was composed by Liina Sumera.