A Cock and Bull Story
“Because everyone loves an accurate period piece.”
Synopsis
Steve Coogan, an arrogant actor with low self-esteem and a complicated love life, is playing the eponymous role in an adaptation of "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" being filmed at a stately home. He constantly spars with actor Rob Brydon, who is playing Uncle Toby and believes his role to be of equal importance to Coogan's.
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Steve Coogan
Tristram Shandy / Walter Shandy / Steve Coogan
Rob Brydon
Toby Shandy / Rob Brydon
Keeley Hawes
Elizabeth Shandy / Keeley Hawes
Shirley Henderson
Susannah / Shirley Henderson
Raymond Waring
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Conal Murphy
Six-Year-Old Tristam
Joe Williams
Nine-Year-Old Tristam
Paul Kynman
Obadiah
Mark Tandy
London Doctor
Dylan Moran
Dr. Slop
Jack Shepherd
Surgeon
David Walliams
Parson
Jeremy Northam
Mark
Benedict Wong
Ed
Naomie Harris
Jennie
Claire Keelan
Make-Up Assistant
Kelly Macdonald
Jenny
Mark Hadfield
Leo
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winterbottom
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Cottrell Boyce, Laurence Sterne
- Original Score
- Edward Nogria
- Original Title
- A Cock and Bull Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.9M
- Production Studios
- Scion Films, BBC Film, Baby Cow Productions, EM Media, East Midlands Media Initiative, Revolution Films, The Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winterbottom
Frank Cottrell Boyce, Laurence Sterne
Edward Nogria
Marcel Zyskind
Peter Christelis
Andrew Eaton, Martin Hardy, Wendy Brazington, Anita Overland, Jeff Abberley
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winterbottom
Director
Andrew Eaton
Producer
Edward Nogria
Original Music Composer
Marcel Zyskind
Director of Photography
Peter Christelis
Editor
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Writer
Martin Hardy
Producer
John Paul Kelly
Production Design
Charlotte Walter
Costume Design
Wendy Brazington
Producer
Anita Overland
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Cock and Bull Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Cock and Bull Story about?
Steve Coogan, an arrogant actor with low self-esteem and a complicated love life, is playing the eponymous role in an adaptation of "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" being filmed at a stately home. He constantly spars with actor Rob Brydon, who is playing Uncle Toby and believes his role to be of equal importance to Coogan's.
Who directed A Cock and Bull Story?
A Cock and Bull Story was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
Who stars in A Cock and Bull Story?
The principal cast of A Cock and Bull Story includes Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Keeley Hawes, Shirley Henderson, Raymond Waring.
When was A Cock and Bull Story released and how long is it?
A Cock and Bull Story was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did A Cock and Bull Story make at the box office?
A Cock and Bull Story grossed $3.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Cock and Bull Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Cock and Bull Story was composed by Edward Nogria.
Is A Cock and Bull Story based on a book or true story?
A Cock and Bull Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Laurence Sterne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Cock and Bull Story?
A Cock and Bull Story holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).