A Bunch of Amateurs
Synopsis
A bunch of British working class amateur filmmakers with nothing left to lose tackle one of Hollywood's greatest musicals in order to save their beloved Club. Britain’s oldest amateur filmmaking club struggles to survive, as its members grow old amid flickering memories and hardships. In the northern industrial town of Bradford, England, a handful of diehard amateur filmmakers desperately cling to their dreams, and to each other, in this warm and funny look at shared artistic folly that speaks to the delusional dreamer in us all.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Colin Egglestone
Self
Harry Nicholls
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Joe Ogden
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Jeanette Wilson
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Phil Wainman
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Ian Egglestone
Self
Andrew Cockerill
Self (as Ted)
Marie McCahery
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Judith Simpson
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Ian J. Simpson
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Keith Wilcock
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Edmund Davies
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Jim Walker
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David Marshall
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Christopher Wainman
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Jean Wainman
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Garth Stainforth
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Martin Campbell
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sheffield Doc Fest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Hopkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Hopkins
- Original Score
- Terence Dunn
- Original Title
- A Bunch of Amateurs
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Screen Yorkshire, Labor of Love Films, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Hopkins
Kim Hopkins
Terence Dunn
Kim Hopkins
Leah Marino
Margaréta Szabó, Simon Beaufoy, Megan Gelstein, Kim Hopkins, Capella Fahoome
Department Leadership Roster
Margaréta Szabó
Producer
Kim Hopkins
Director
Kim Hopkins
Writer
Kim Hopkins
Producer
Terence Dunn
Original Music Composer
Leah Marino
Editor
Kim Hopkins
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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What is A Bunch of Amateurs about?
A bunch of British working class amateur filmmakers with nothing left to lose tackle one of Hollywood's greatest musicals in order to save their beloved Club. Britain’s oldest amateur filmmaking club struggles to survive, as its members grow old amid flickering memories and hardships. In the northern industrial town of Bradford, England, a handful of diehard amateur filmmakers desperately cling to their dreams, and to each other, in this warm and funny look at shared artistic folly that speaks to the delusional dreamer in us all.
Who directed A Bunch of Amateurs?
A Bunch of Amateurs was directed by Kim Hopkins.
Who stars in A Bunch of Amateurs?
The principal cast of A Bunch of Amateurs includes Colin Egglestone, Harry Nicholls, Joe Ogden, Jeanette Wilson, Phil Wainman.
When was A Bunch of Amateurs released and how long is it?
A Bunch of Amateurs was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for A Bunch of Amateurs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bunch of Amateurs was composed by Terence Dunn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Bunch of Amateurs?
A Bunch of Amateurs holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).