Fishtank
Synopsis
An alcoholic, emaciated father; a grossly obese, tattooed mother; a goofy, hormone-addled brother—all together in a claustrophobic council flat. Welcome to the Billinghams'. Richard Billingham wowed the art scene with his book Ray's A Laugh. Fishtank, his first film, charts the emotional territory of the flat and the family who play out their lives within its confines.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Billingham
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Billingham
- Original Title
- Fishtank
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Billingham
Richard Billingham
Adam Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Curtis
Producer
Richard Billingham
Director
Richard Billingham
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fishtank
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What is Fishtank about?
An alcoholic, emaciated father; a grossly obese, tattooed mother; a goofy, hormone-addled brother—all together in a claustrophobic council flat. Welcome to the Billinghams'. Richard Billingham wowed the art scene with his book Ray's A Laugh. Fishtank, his first film, charts the emotional territory of the flat and the family who play out their lives within its confines.
Who directed Fishtank?
Fishtank was directed by Richard Billingham.
Who stars in Fishtank?
The principal cast of Fishtank includes Not specified.
When was Fishtank released and how long is it?
Fishtank was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 47m.