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Marvellous
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- 2014
- Julian Farino
- 90 mins
- 15
Summary
Toby Jones takes the lead role in this feature-length fact-based comedy drama from writer Peter Bowker (Occupation, Eric and Ernie), inspired by the life of Neil Baldwin. Although he was diagnosed as having learning difficulties, Neil has constantly confounded people's expectations during a colourful career that has seen him work as a circus clown and a kit man for Stoke City, and recently led to him being awarded an honorary degree by Keele University in recognition of his contributions to campus life. Just as Neil doesn't like to be labelled, the drama also mixes biopic, musical and fantasy elements to tell this unique story. Gemma Jones, Tony Curran and Nicholas Gleaves also star, while Gary Lineker appears as himself
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rolenameNeilToby JonesMaryGemma JonesLou MacariTony CurranRev MarkNicholas GleavesMalcolmGreg McHughRingmasterPaul HunterRev McCoistSteven CreeElaineMona GoodwinDorisJacqueline RedgewellLorry driverPaul BellSecurity guardBen AbellLainoJordan MurphyBomberOliver AshworthPaddyToby DeCannRegistrarMichael FoxMr SaeedPal AronSusanSarah FiniganRichardJack WilkinsonAlanBrennan ReecePeteLiam AinsworthHimselfGary LinekerHimselfUriah RennieHimselfNorman Barrett
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rolenameWriterPeter BowkerDirectorJulian FarinoProducerKatie Swinden
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Released on
2014-01-01
Languages
English
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Colour
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