Marcus Aylesbury has his fair share of dilemmas and secrets in his family. His wife can't tell the difference between a shrink and a shop and his eight-year-old son Orlando spray paints his rabbit's name on the walls to get attention.
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Cast
| Ben Chaplin | ... |
Trent
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| Penélope Cruz | ... |
Gloria
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| Ralph Fiennes | ... |
Stephen Tulloch
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| Ian Holm | ... |
Edward Aylesbury
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| Rhys Ifans | ... |
Colin
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| Damian Lewis | ... |
Marcus Aylesbury
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| Kristin Scott Thomas | ... |
Iona Aylesbury
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| Harriet Walter | ... |
Penelope Aylesbury
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| Anthony Higgins | ... |
Geoffrey Wharton
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| Archie Panjabi | ... |
Sarita
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| Michelle Gomez | ... |
Bushey
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| Clem Tibber | ... |
Orlando Aylesbury
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Sasha Hailey | ... |
Eve
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| Christopher Simpson | ... |
Derek
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| Bronson Webb | ... |
Hendrix
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| Billy Seymour | ... |
Tony
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| Charles Mnene | ... |
Demetrios
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| Selina Cadell | ... |
Therapist
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| Michael Fitzgerald | ... |
Cosmetic Surgeon
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| Phil Cornwell | ... |
Murray
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| Natalie Press | ... |
Fiona
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Liam McKenna | ... |
Gavin McTeer
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David Cann | ... |
Policeman
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| Trevor Cooper | ... |
Lord Killally
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| Richard Hope | ... |
Simon Whitemore
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Clive Carter | ... |
Peter Soam
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Marcus Monroe | ... |
Deer Stalker
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| Stewart Bevan | ... |
Middle-Aged Man
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| Tanya Franks | ... |
Christine
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| Jason Tobin | ... |
Fat Boy
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| Nicola Grier | ... |
Sadie
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| Silas Carson | ... |
Yoga Instructor
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| Diana Hardcastle | ... |
Mrs. Wharton
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Melissa Lloyd | ... |
Doctor
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Johann Myers Phillips | ... |
Orderly
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Georgina Bingham | ... |
Reporter 1
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| Julie Etchingham | ... |
Tv Newsreader 1
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| Jeremy Thompson | ... |
Tv Newsreader 2
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Zoe Conway | ... |
Reporter 2
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Christina Rotholz | ... |
Store Manager
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Su Elliot | ... |
Receptionist
(as Su Elliott)
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| Karen Seacombe | ... |
Gloria's Neighbour
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Naomi Cooper-Davis | ... |
Janet
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| Sam Hazeldine | ... |
Muso Assistant
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Sally Leonard | ... |
Nurse
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Paul Smith | ... |
Sandwich Staff
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Clare McCarron | ... |
Marcus' Secretary
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Hannah Stokely | ... |
P.R. Woman
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| Robbie Gee | ... |
Ricky
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| Tom McKay | ... |
Piers
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John Busow | ... |
Schoolboy (uncredited)
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| Michelle Butterly | ... |
Social Services Supervisor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Martha Fiennes | ||
Written by
| Martha Fiennes | ... | (written by) |
| George Tiffin | ... | (additional screenplay) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Marina Fuentes Arredonda | ... | executive producer (as Marina Fuentes) |
| Tarak Ben Ammar | ... | producer |
| Robert Bevan | ... | executive producer |
| Steve Christian | ... | executive producer |
| Jo Cuppage | ... | associate producer |
| Ron Rotholz | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Leontine Ruette | ... | line producer |
| Marc Samuelson | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Samuelson | ... | executive producer |
| Charlie Savill | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Magnus Fiennes | ||
Cinematography by
| George Tiffin | ||
Editing by
| Tracy Granger | ||
Editorial Department
| Ben Clayton | ... | first assistant editor |
| Richard Elson | ... | associate editor |
| Dan Farrell | ... | additional editor (as Daniel Farrell) |
| Thomas Urbye | ... | on-line film editor |
| Jason Wheeler | ... | negative cutter |
| Robert A. Willis | ... | digital film recordist |
Casting By
| Lucy Bevan | ||
Production Design by
| Tony Burrough | ||
Set Decoration by
| Judy Farr | ||
Costume Design by
| Michele Clapton | ||
Makeup Department
| Darren Evans | ... | hair designer / makeup designer |
| Whitney James | ... | makeup artist: Penelope Cruz |
| Sara Raeburn | ... | hair stylist supervisor / makeup supervisor |
| Martin Samuel | ... | hair stylist: Penelope Cruz |
| Laura Schiavo | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Meg Clark | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Trevor Ingman | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Chasey | ... | third assistant director |
| Ben Howarth | ... | first assistant director |
| Samantha McGrady | ... | second assistant director (as Samantha Smith) |
Art Department
| Yasmin Al-Naib | ... | art department assistant |
| Matthew Broderick | ... | props |
| Corina Burrough | ... | production buyer |
| Graham Caulfield | ... | drapes |
| Jonathan Downing | ... | dressing prop |
| Shane Harford | ... | dressing props |
| Katrina Mackay | ... | art department assistant (as Katrina Dunn) |
| Brian Neighbour | ... | construction manager |
| Mitch Niclas | ... | stand-by prop |
| David Weller | ... | on-set rigger |
| Eddie Wolstencroft | ... | stand by painter |
Sound Department
| James Bennett | ... | adr recordist |
| Paula Boram | ... | foley artist |
| Mike Dowson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dario Garbo | ... | sound recordist |
| Paul Govey | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robin Green | ... | boom operator |
| Mark Holding | ... | sound mixer |
| Marc Mnémosyne | ... | sound mix technician |
| Sarah Morton | ... | adr & dialogue editor |
| Paul Paragon | ... | sound mixer: pick ups |
| James Seddon | ... | dolby consultant |
| Esther Smith | ... | assistant sound re-recording mixer |
| Ruth Sullivan | ... | foley artist |
Special Effects by
| Chris Watson | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Matthew Bristowe | ... | digital lab producer: MPC |
| Lyndy Brown | ... | studio manager: Baseblack |
| Stephen Elson | ... | visual effects producer: Baseblack |
| Max Horton | ... | digital colourist |
| Zoe Izzard | ... | digital film recordist |
| Per Karefelt | ... | digital compositor: Baseblack |
| Ryan Knowles | ... | film recorder operator |
| John Kozak | ... | researh & development: Baseblack |
| Begoña Lopez | ... | digital lab producer: MPC |
| Donal Nolan | ... | digital compositor |
| Chris Panton | ... | digital compositor: Baseblack |
| Val Wardlaw | ... | visual effects supervisor: Baseblack |
| Pat Wintersgill | ... | online editor |
Stunts
| Lee Sheward | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Liam Daniel | ... | still photographer |
| Rawdon Hayne | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gwilym Hoosen-Owen | ... | electrician |
| Roger Lowe | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Iain Mackay | ... | second assistant camera |
| Nick Ray | ... | grip |
| Peter Robertson | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
Casting Department
| Abigail Barbier | ... | adr voice casting |
| Louis Elman | ... | adr voice casting |
| Bev Lawley | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rebecca Duncan | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Suzie Harman | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Tom Crooke | ... | assistant location manager |
| Marcelo de Oliveira | ... | location scout |
| Holly Pullinger | ... | location assistant |
| Charlie Simpson | ... | location unit manager |
| Jane Soans | ... | location manager |
| Jason Wheeler | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Andy Brown | ... | music contractor |
| Magnus Fiennes | ... | music supervisor |
| The London Metropolitan Orchestra | ... | music performed by / performer: London Metropolitan Orchestra |
| Kle Savidge | ... | music supervisor |
| Scott Shields | ... | composer: additional music |
| Paul Edmund-Davies | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Steve Mair | ... | musician: double bass (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Guy Bostock | ... | vehicle coordinator |
| Ian Clarke | ... | vehicle technician |
Additional Crew
| Lucy Anthony | ... | unit nurse |
| Donna Casey | ... | assistant accountant |
| Warren Clark | ... | security: iom |
| Veronica Coppola | ... | travel coordinator |
| Rob Craine | ... | production assistant (as Robin Craine) |
| Matt Curtis | ... | title designer |
| Hollie Foster | ... | assistant coordinator: preparation |
| Chris Ingram | ... | production runner |
| Laura Macdonald | ... | creative executive |
| Kelly Messias | ... | assistant: Ralph Fiennes |
| Alex Moreno | ... | production coordinator |
| Ali Moshref | ... | post-production accountant |
| Richard Neale | ... | on-set computer technician: CompuHire |
| Jessica Parker | ... | production executive |
| Paul Mitchell Rosenblum | ... | production executive (as Paul Rosenblum) |
| Nick Savva | ... | post-production coordination |
| Joss Skottowe | ... | supervising armorer |
| John Busow | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Eddie Dias | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- EuroCine Films (2007) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Momentum Pictures (2007) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Quinta Communications (2005) (France) (theatrical)
Special Effects
- Baseblack (visual effects)
- Cine Image Film Opticals (optical end titles)
Other Companies
- Hyperactive Broadcast (editing equipment)
- Arion Facilities (dailies telecine transfers)
- Casting Collective (extras casting)
- Compuhire (computer playback)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Kodak (motion picture film supplied by)
- One8Six (camera equipment provided by)
- Production Copier Company (production equipment and services)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
- Sonic Magic (adr recording)
- The Movie Lot (security)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ensemble drama starring Damian Lewis, Ralph Fiennes, Penélope Cruz and Kristin Scott Thomas. Marcus Aylesbury (Lewis) has his fair share of dilemmas and secrets in his family. His wife (Scott Thomas) can't tell the difference between a shrink and a shop, his eight-year-old son Orlando (Clem Tibber) spray paints his rabbit's name on the walls to get attention, while Orlando's godfather Stephen (Fiennes) lies half beaten to death in hospital. To make things worse Marcus' boss is drawing him into a scam which could cost him his career, his father (Ian Holm) has an illegitimate love child with his former mistress Gloria (Cruz), and his stepmother Penelope's (Harriet Walter) bond with her dogs is his best role model of a loving relationship. |
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| Taglines | Don't live your life in black and white. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $10,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Some filming actually took place in an Oxford Oxfam shop where one of the crew put down a small video monitor and forgot to pick it up when they left. Realising when they got to the next location someone went back to retrieve it they found it was on sale for £2,99 while it was actually worth £2 1/2 thousand. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Secret Tear See more » |
| Quotes |
Stephen Tulloch:
So, how are you Gorgeous? Iona Aylesbury: Well, I'm seeing a woman with a mustache about my parenting flaws and my residual bulimia. And I'm doing autogenic self-hypnosis to try to keep the low self esteem at bay. I'm getting back to work and - But anyway, it's just really exciting for me at the moment because I am beginning to find the real me. See more » |