The Arbor
“A Documentary Re-Invented”
Synopsis
The lives of the late Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar and Lorraine, one of her daughters, and the community of Bradford, in the 30 years since the 18-year-old Andrea penned a play about growing up in the community titled "The Arbor".
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE ARBOR trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-15
Top Cast
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Christine Bottomley
Lisa Thompson
Manjinder Virk
Lorraine Dunbar
Natalie Gavin
The Girl
George Costigan
Jimmy 'The Wig'
Monica Dolan
Ann Hamilton
Neil Dudgeon
Steve Saul
Jimi Mistry
Yousaf
Robert Emms
Young David
Kate Rutter
The Mother
Danny Webb
Max Stafford-Clark / The Father
Matthew McNulty
Andrew Dunbar
Kathryn Pogson
Pamela Dunbar
Jonathan Jaynes
David Dunbar
Lizzie Roper
Kathy Dunbar
Liam Price
Billy
Robert Haythorne
Fred
Parvani Lingiah
Young Lorraine Dunbar
Gary Whitaker
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 27, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clio Barnard
- Original Score
- Molly Nyman, Harry Escott
- Original Title
- The Arbor
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $21K
- Production Studios
- Artangel Media, UK Film Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clio Barnard
Molly Nyman, Harry Escott
Ole Bratt Birkeland
Nick Fenton, Daniel Goddard
Michael Morris, Tracy O'Riordan
Department Leadership Roster
Clio Barnard
Director
Ole Bratt Birkeland
Director of Photography
Nick Fenton
Editor
Daniel Goddard
Editor
Matthew Button
Production Design
Matthew Price
Costume Design
Molly Nyman
Original Music Composer
Harry Escott
Original Music Composer
Tracy O'Riordan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Arbor
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What is The Arbor about?
The lives of the late Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar and Lorraine, one of her daughters, and the community of Bradford, in the 30 years since the 18-year-old Andrea penned a play about growing up in the community titled "The Arbor".
Who directed The Arbor?
The Arbor was directed by Clio Barnard.
Who stars in The Arbor?
The principal cast of The Arbor includes Christine Bottomley, Manjinder Virk, Natalie Gavin, George Costigan, Monica Dolan.
When was The Arbor released and how long is it?
The Arbor was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did The Arbor make at the box office?
The Arbor grossed $21K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Arbor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Arbor was composed by Molly Nyman, Harry Escott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Arbor?
The Arbor holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).