Award Winning Drama The Duke
This film produced by Sara Proudfoot Clinch was written by actor John McArdle as a vehicle for his directorial debut. Set in Liverpool in 1950’s this stunning 18 minute period drama shot on 35mm anamorphic, tells the story of Jack, a small boy who believes his grandfather is John Wayne. Saddle up and hold tight as The Duke rides again!
A favourite on the festival circuit this film premiered at BAFTA UK and screened at several International Film Festivals including Cannes, Venice, Edinburgh, Brisbane, Seattle, Palm Springs, Los Angeles American Film Institute, Sienna, Iran and Bafta LA.
Awards
Best Short Film with Kodak Emerging New European Talent
Best Short Film with Giffoni International Film Festival
Cast and Crew
Producer – Sara Proudfoot Clinch
Writer/Director – John McArdle
Grandad/John Wayne – Tony Booth
Jack – Lee Gilbert
Mother – Nicola Stephenson
Composer – Stephen Warbeck (Oscar winner “Shakespeare In Love”)
Cinematographer – Bruce McGowan (“Letter To Brehznev”)
Sound – Martin Beresford (“The Governess”)
Production Designer – Anthea Nelson
Editor – Stephen Parry
Costumes – Lilian Chapman
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