Is Anybody There?

2009 1h 35m EN

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6.3

MID

★6.3TMDB · 79

Drama

Synopsis

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A young boy who lives in an old folks' home strikes up a friendship with a retired magician.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael Caine
Clarence
Bill Milner
Edward
David Morrissey
Steve
Anne-Marie Duff
Flyida
Rosemary Harris
Elsie
Ralph Riach
Clive
Linzey Cocker
Tanya
Elizabeth Spriggs
Prudence

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Crowley
Writers: Douglas Ingram, Peter Harness
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Crowley, shot by Rob Hardy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Joby Talbot. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Michael Caine and Bill Milner and David Morrissey carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1130088 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 79 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

John Crowley directs. Rob Hardy behind the camera. Joby Talbot scores. Trevor Waite cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 17 years ago.
2Directed by John Crowley, shot by Rob Hardy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Joby Talbot. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Trevor Waite shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Michael Caine and Bill Milner and David Morrissey carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1130088 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 79 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.