Trail of the Spider
Synopsis
Trail of the Spider transposes Western genre motifs and the suppressed racial history of the American west (where one in three cowboys were black or Mexican) onto the transforming landscape of East London. Questioning and re-imagining the Western’s portrayal of the “Vanishing Frontier” , the film extends the metaphor to the material and psychological conditions of a present day city increasingly dominated by volatile financial speculations and private interests.
Top Cast
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Robin Laine
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John Barker
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Jessica Rattigan
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Judah
Andrew Westcott
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Neil Burrows
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anja Kirschner, David Panos
- Screenplay & Story
- Anja Kirschner
- Original Score
- Matthew Hyland
- Original Title
- Trail of the Spider
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Film London, Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network, Arts Council of England, The Elephant Trust
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anja Kirschner, David Panos
Anja Kirschner
Matthew Hyland
Matthew Noel-Tod
David Panos
Department Leadership Roster
Anja Kirschner
Director
Matthew Hyland
Original Music Composer
David Panos
Director
Anja Kirschner
Writer
David Panos
Editor
Matthew Noel-Tod
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trail of the Spider.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trail of the Spider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trail of the Spider about?
Trail of the Spider transposes Western genre motifs and the suppressed racial history of the American west (where one in three cowboys were black or Mexican) onto the transforming landscape of East London. Questioning and re-imagining the Western’s portrayal of the “Vanishing Frontier” , the film extends the metaphor to the material and psychological conditions of a present day city increasingly dominated by volatile financial speculations and private interests.
Who directed Trail of the Spider?
Trail of the Spider was directed by Anja Kirschner, David Panos.
Who stars in Trail of the Spider?
The principal cast of Trail of the Spider includes Floyd, Claudette Bonney, Darren Matthews, Robin Laine, John Barker.
When was Trail of the Spider released and how long is it?
Trail of the Spider was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Trail of the Spider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trail of the Spider was composed by Matthew Hyland.