Curtains (2009)

Genre : Comedy

Runtime : 15M

Director : Julian Barratt, Dan Jemmett

Synopsis

After 50 years working the wooden dolls, things begin to fall apart for Barry Shepherd, drinking and cursing his way unrepentantly onwards, he continues with the show that threatens to take his soul.

Actors

Romy Baskerville
Romy Baskerville
Polly
Steve Oram
Steve Oram
Forestry Man

Crews

Julian Barratt
Julian Barratt
Director
Dan Jemmett
Dan Jemmett
Director
Julian Barratt
Julian Barratt
Writer
Dan Jemmett
Dan Jemmett
Writer

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