That Sinking Feeling (1980)

Cast

• Robert Buchanan - Ronnie
• Billy Greenlees - Wal
• John Hughes - Vic
• John Gordon Sinclair - Andy
• Drew Burns - Pete
• Eddie Burt - Eddie the Driver
• Derek Millar - Bobby
• Eric Joseph - The Wee Man
• Douglas Sannachan - Simmy
• Alan Love - Alec

Screenplay

• Bill Forsyth

Themes

Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke

Keywords

scotland, glasgow, scotland, heist, disguise, unemployment, caper comedy

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is That Sinking Feeling about?

Ronnie, Wal, Andy and Vic are four bored, unemployed teens in dreary, rainy Glasgow. Ronnie comes up with a great idea. He has noticed that stainless steel sinks are worth a lot of money and comes up with a complicated scheme: to steal sinks from a warehouse dressed as girls and using a stop-motion-potion.

Who directed That Sinking Feeling?

That Sinking Feeling was directed by Bill Forsyth.

Who stars in That Sinking Feeling?

That Sinking Feeling stars Robert Buchanan, Billy Greenlees, John Hughes, John Gordon Sinclair, Drew Burns, Eddie Burt.

How long is That Sinking Feeling?

That Sinking Feeling has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).

What genre is That Sinking Feeling?

That Sinking Feeling is a Comedy, Drama, Crime film.

Where was That Sinking Feeling produced?

That Sinking Feeling was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of That Sinking Feeling?

The themes of That Sinking Feeling include: Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke.