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Ohio Impromptu

2002 0h 11m EN
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9.0
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TV Movie
Synopsis
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A reader tells a sad story to a listener, who only knocks in response.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Charles Sturridge
Writers
Samuel Beckett
Languages
English
Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom

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Fun facts 🍿

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RUNTIME

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Tight 11-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom.

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ERA

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Charles Sturridge, shot by Howard Atherton. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Coulson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0243463 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 3 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Charles Sturridge directs. Howard Atherton behind the camera. Peter Coulson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 11-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 2Released 24 years ago.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom.
  • 4Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 5Directed by Charles Sturridge, shot by Howard Atherton. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 6Editor Peter Coulson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0243463 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 3 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Howard Atherton
Editing
Peter Coulson
Production design
Michael Howells
Costume design
Shirley Russell
Makeup / hair
Fiona Connon
Runtime
11 min Β· 0h 11m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Also by

Charles Sturridge

Production companies

Who made it

  • Tyrone Productions

    Tyrone Productions

    IE

  • BL

    Blue Angels Films

  • BBC

    BBC

    GB

  • Channel 4 Television

    Channel 4 Television

    GB

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerJoan Egan Foglia
  • ProducerAlan Moloney
  • Executive ProducerJoe Mulholland
  • Executive ProducerRod Stoneman
  • EditorPeter Coulson
  • Production DesignMichael Howells
  • Makeup ArtistFiona Connon
  • Costume DesignShirley Russell
  • ProducerMichael Colgan

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • based on play or musical
  • short film

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2002-04-02Β· Source: Wikipedia (Beckett on Film)

Also known as

International titles

  • Ohio ImpromptuUS
  • Beckett on Film - Ohio ImpromptuGB

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