A Cock and Bull Story (2005)
Because everyone loves an accurate period piece.
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.
Director: Michael Winterbottom
Genre: Comedy, History
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: July 17, 2005
Cast
- 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 - Trim
- Conal Murphy - Six-Year-Old Tristam
- Joe Williams - Nine-Year-Old Tristam
- Paul Kynman - Obadiah
- Mark Tandy - London Doctor
- Dylan Moran - Dr. Slop
Screenplay
Music: Edward Nogria
Cinematography: Marcel Zyskind
Editing: Peter Christelis
Production: Scion Films, BBC Film, Baby Cow Productions, EM Media, East Midlands Media Initiative, Revolution Films, The Works
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, film in film, filmmaking
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- A Cock and Bull Story stars Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Keeley Hawes, Shirley Henderson, Raymond Waring, Conal Murphy.
- How long is A Cock and Bull Story?
- A Cock and Bull Story has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is A Cock and Bull Story?
- A Cock and Bull Story is a Comedy, History film.
- How much did A Cock and Bull Story gross?
- A Cock and Bull Story grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was A Cock and Bull Story produced?
- A Cock and Bull Story was produced in United Kingdom.