Bad Night for the Blues
2010 British film
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Bad Night for the Blues is a 2010 British short comedy film written and directed by Chris Shepherd and produced by Maria Manton.[1] It was first transmitted on the BBC on 27 February 2011, and in France on 2 April 2011 as a part of Mickrocine on Canal+ Cinecinema. Other countries to transmit the film include Spain, Italy and Africa.[citation needed] The film is based on a real-life event[citation needed] and is the last film to be made by production company Slinky Pictures.
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Keiran Lynn
Lloyd McGuire
Amanda Walker
Marline Sidaway
Ann Beach
Kay Noone
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| Directed by | Chris Shepherd |
| Written by | Chris Shepherd |
| Produced by | Maria Manton |
| Starring | Jean Boht Keiran Lynn Lloyd McGuire Amanda Walker Marline Sidaway Ann Beach Kay Noone |
| Edited by | Nick Fenton |
| Distributed by | Dazzel, Chris Shepherd Films |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
Chris takes his aunt Glad to her local Conservative Club for a Christmas party only to find she has a grudge with another club member, Elizabeth. As the night unfolds Chis has trouble controlling his aunt and the night descends further into embarrassing conflict.
Cast
- Keiran Lynn as Chris
- Jean Boht as Glad
- Amanda Walker as Elizabeth
- Ann Beach as Madge
- Lloyd McGuire as Master of Ceremonies
- Marline Sidaway as Grace
- Kay Noone as Maureen
- Deddie Davies as Veronica
- Tom HIllenbrand as Toilet Tory
- Doreen Kaye as organist
Accolades
Winner of International Canal+ Award at 2011 Clermont Ferrand International Film Festival.[2]