The Borrowers (Original title)
Dates: 1997 (Copyright), 05 December 1997 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Peter Hewitt
Synopsis: Ten-year-old Peter Lender notices that small things keep disappearing from his home. He finds out that the culprits are a family of tiny people called the Clock family, who live under the floorboards, and he makes friends with Arietty, the little girl. When Peter and his family are moved out of their house by an evil lawyer, the Clock family are instrumental in helping them regain their home.Synopsis: Based on the books by Mary Norton. About a family of tiny people who live beneath the floorboards of a house and "borrow" from its human inhabitants. When the human family are evicted by a scheming lawyer, the borrowers help them to recover their home.
Genres: Children's, Fantasy
Subject: Eviction
Releases
Date: 1997Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 87 mins Dialogue (original): English
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v5 n39 May/Jun 1999: no known title]Author: LUBRANO, Andrea Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Empire n103 January 1998 Page: 40
Title: New filmsAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: British Film & TV Facilities Journal n9 Winter 1998 Pages: 29-33
Title: The BorrowersAuthor: RADLO, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the production of THE BORROWERS foccusing on innovative technical aspects.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98 Page: 21
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v29 n10 February 1998 Pages: 8-9
Title: The BorrowersAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: How THE BORROWERS was translated for the big screen.
In: Screen International n1142 23 Jan 1998 Pages: 31-34
Title: Lost in Space, found in postAuthor: HILTON, Kevin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the post-production houses and 1997 activities in the UK, including short features on the post-production for LOST IN SPACE, THE BORROWER, TOMORROW NEVER DIES and SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET; part of a feature on the Film, TV and video industry
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n4 May 1998 Page: 16
Title: Downbeat: the olde, the odd, and the obscuredAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with composer Harry Gregson-Williams about his current work on and artistic approach to the score for The BORROWERS directed by Peter Hewitt.
In: Cinefantastique v29 n11 March 1998 Pages: 56-57
Title: BorrowersAuthor: PERSONS, Dan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the remake of The BORROWERS, including a short interview with director Peter Hewitt
In: Variety 08 Dec 1997 Page: 112
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1133 07 Nov 1997 Page: 30
Title: ReviewsAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cuts n79 November 1997 Pages: 14-15,17
Title: Little People, BIG FXAuthor: JARRETT, George Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About the special effects in THE BORROWERS, including comments from the key contributors.
In: Broadcast 19 Dec 1997 Pages: S21-S22 [Broadcast Production Supplement]
Title: Small wondersAuthor: SUMMERFIELD, Gideon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the digital effects work in THE BORROWERS.
In: Broadcast 24 Oct 1997 Page: 5
Title: Kodak pulls plug on CineonAuthor: TIMMS, DOminic Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Eastman Kodak to discontinue manufacture and sale of its Cineon special effects software and hardware products after agressive cost-cutting programme. Used in THE ENGLISH PAT- IENT, EVENT HORIZON and THE BORROWERS.
In: Sight and Sound v7 n12 December 1997 Pages: 39-40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: O'SULLIVAN, Charlotte Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: In Camera Autumn 1997 Page: 12, 13
Title: Digital Film at MPC shrinks The Borrowers.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on how the digital special effects were achieved in the film THE BORROWERS, including use of Cineon workstations
In: Eyepiece v18 n1 Feb/Mar 1997 Page: 20
Title: [Eyepiece - v18 n1 Feb/Mar 1997: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: In-production camera crew credits and details.
In: Screen International n1077 27 Sep 1996 Page: 18
Title: International productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1079 11 Oct 1996 Page: 22
Title: UK ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further details
Dates: 1997 (Copyright), 05 December 1997 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Peter Hewitt
Synopsis: Ten-year-old Peter Lender notices that small things keep disappearing from his home. He finds out that the culprits are a family of tiny people called the Clock family, who live under the floorboards, and he makes friends with Arietty, the little girl. When Peter and his family are moved out of their house by an evil lawyer, the Clock family are instrumental in helping them regain their home.Synopsis: Based on the books by Mary Norton. About a family of tiny people who live beneath the floorboards of a house and "borrow" from its human inhabitants. When the human family are evicted by a scheming lawyer, the borrowers help them to recover their home.
Genres: Children's, Fantasy
Subject: Eviction
Releases
Date: 1997Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 87 mins Dialogue (original): English
Credits
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Production Company: Working Title Films, Production Company: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Executive Producer: Walt De Faria, Producer: Tim Bevan, Producer: Eric Fellner, Producer: Rachel Talalay, Co-producer: Debra Hayward, Co-producer: Liza Chasin, Line Producer: Mary Richards, Executive in Charge of Production: Jane Frazer, Production Co-ordinator: Erica Bensly, Financial Controller: Michele Tandy, Location Manager: Adam Richards, Location Manager (Additional): Christian McWilliams, Post-production (Supervisor): Michael Solinger, Post-production (Co-ordinator): Ashleigh Clarkin, 2nd Unit Director: John Roberts, 2nd Unit Director (Additional): Rupert Harvey, Assistant Director (1st): Gareth Tandy, Assistant Director (2nd): Mark Layton, Assistant Director (3rd): Toby Hefferman, Assistant Director (2nd Unit, 1st): Richard Whelan, Assistant Director (2nd Unit, 2nd): Sara Desmond, Assistant Director (2nd Unit, 3rd): Kate Jones, Continuity: Angela Wharton, Continuity (2nd Unit): Laura Goulding, Casting: Nina Gold, Casting (ADR Voice): Lyps Inc, Brendan Donnison, Screenplay: Gavin Scott, Screenplay: John Kamps, Based on the novels by: Mary Norton, Director of Photography: John Fenner, Director of Photography (2nd Unit): Trevor Brooker, Additional Photography (2nd Unit): Andy Collins, Camera Operator: Peter Taylor, Camera Operator (2nd Unit): Keith Sewell, Chris Plevin, Steadicam Operator: Keith Sewell, Focus Puller: Gary Spratling, Focus Puller: Mark Moriarty, Focus Puller (2nd Unit): Ted Deason, Clapper/Loader: Mark Patten, Clapper/Loader (2nd Unit): John Ferguson, Grip: Tony Turner, Grip: Joe Felix, Grips (2nd Unit): Jimmy Waters, Video Supervisor: Justin Owen, Visual Effects (Supervisor): Peter Chiang, Visual Effects (Cameraman): Stefan Lange, Visual Effects (Co-ordinator): Tim Field, Visual Effects (Editor): Brian Mann, Digital Visual Effects: Digital Film Company, DFC (Facilities Producer): Matthew Holben, DFC (Line Producer): Matthew Plummer, DFC (VFX Designer): Richard Bain, DFC (VFX Designer): Charlie Noble, DFC (VFX Designer): Paul Riddle, DFC (VFX Designer): Frazer Churchill, DFC (VFX Designer): Gavin Digby, Mark Stannard, DFC (CG Designer): Paul Franklin, DFC (CG Designer): Elie Jamaa, DFC (CG Designer): Frederick Sundquist, DFC (CG Designer): Jesper Kjölsrud, DFC (CG Designer): Nigel Hardwidge, Rogan Macdonald, DFC (CG Co-ordinator): Alex Hope, DFC (Composer Systems): Ian Chisholm, DFC (Composer Systems): Steve Macpherson, Peter Grecian, Digital Visual Effects: The Magic Camera Company, MCC (Digital Effects Producer): Antony Hunt, Roger Lofting, MCC (Digital Effects Supervisor): Alan Marques, MCC (Digital Effects Co-ordinator): Angie Wills, MCC (2D Digital Supervisor): Angus Cameron, MCC (Digital Artist): Daniel Pettipher, MCC (Digital Artist): Roger Gibbon, MCC (Digital Artist): Helen Ball, MCC (Digital Artist): Philippe Montagny, MCC (Digital Artist): Robin Huffer, MCC (Digital Artist): Barbara Tutty, MCC (Digital Artist): Jamie Lochhead, MCC (Digital Artist): Max Dennison, Ed Plant, MCC (Digital Film Controller): Andrew Jeffrey, MCC (Digital Film Scanning): John Grant, MCC (Matte Artist): Doug Ferris, Visual Effects: FrameStore, FrSt (Digital Film Effects Producer): Drew Jones, FrSt (Senior Digital Effects Artist): Robert Duncan, FrSt (Digital Effects Artist): Donald Campbell, Pedro Sabrosa, FrSt (Digital Film Scanning): Steve Tizzard, FrSt (Digital Scanning Supervisor): Phil Campbell, Visual Effects: The Film Factory at VTR, FF@VTR (Digital Effects Producer): Andrew Fowler, FF@VTR (Senior Animator): Phil Johnson, FF@VTR (Animator): Jason McDonald, Motion Capture: Oxford Metrics, Motion Control Supervisor: Ian Menzies, Motion Control Operator: Ben Goldschmied, Spiller express/Tunnel Model Built by: Artem Limited, Artem (Supervisor): Robert Thomas, Artem (Director of Photography): Stefan Lange, Artem (Camera Operator): Nigel Kirton, Oversize Models by: Hothouse Models and Effects, Matte Paintings Designer: Tony Chance, Special Effects Supervisor: Digby Milner, Special Effects Co-ordinator: Lyn Nicholson, Model Shop Co-ordinator: Damon Earnshaw, Sculptor/Modeller: Roland Stevenson, Sculptor/Modeller: Roger Walker, Sculptor/Modeller: Francis Coates, Sculptor/Modeller: Peter Thompson, Sculptor/Modeller: Mark Stowe, Sculptor/Modeller: Richard Smith, Darren De Costa, Editor: David Freeman, Editor (Additional): Annie Kocur, Editing Facilities: Shepperton Studios, De Lane Lea Studios, 2nd Assistant Editor: Melanie Oliver, Production Designer: Gemma Jackson, Supervising Art Director: Jim Morahan, Art Director: Andrew Ackland-Snow, Art Director (Oversize Props): Andrew Munro, [Art Director]: Cliff Robinson, Set Decorator: Careen Hertzog, Draughtsperson: Stephen Morahan, Draughtsperson: Sarah 'Toad' Tozer, Draughtsperson: David Wood, Scenic Artist: Howard Weaver, Scenic Artist: Martin 'Puff' Scott-Caro, Signwriter: Jim Staines, Signwriter: Francis Martin, Signwriter: Monika Goldschmidt, Tim Wilson, Storyboard Artist: Brendan McCarthy, Storyboard Artist: Adam Brockbank, Storyboard Artist: Bill Stallion, Costume Designer: Marie France, Wardrobe Supervisor: Janet Tebrooke, Wardrobe Master: Jo Hobbs, Make-up/Hair Designer: Joan Hills, Make-up/Hair Artist: Susan Parkinson, Elizabeth Yianni-Georgiou, Make-up/Hair (Additional): Christine Greenwood, Liz Michie, Puppet Animatronic Technician: Nigel Trevessey, Opening Graphics: Brandt Animation, Opening Graphics: Leigh Wimpory, Finn Brandt, Titles/Credits: Steve Masters, Opticals: Peerless Camera Company, Music Composer/Conductor: Harry Gregson-Williams, Orchestra Leader: Gavin Wright, Orchestrations: Bruce Fowler, Orchestrations: Steve Fowler, Orchestrations: Ladd Mcintosh, Orchestrations: Suzanne Moriarty, Orchestrations: Erik Lundborg, Orchestrations: Lucas Richman, Executive in Charge of Music for PFE: Dawn Solér, Score Produced by: Hans Zimmer, Music Editor: Brian Richards, Music Editor: Graham Sutton, Music Editor: Dina Eaton, Music Editorial: Frog Editorial, Music Mixer: Alan Meyerson, Music Recorder: Alan Meyerson, Music Recorder: Steve Jablonsky, Gregg Silk, Sound Mixer: David Stephenson, Recorded at: De Lane Lea Studios, Boom Operator: Gerry Bates, Re-recording Mixer: Peter Maxwell, Adrian Rhodes, Supervising Sound Editor: Peter Joly, Dialogue Editor: Danny Longhurst, Sound Effects Editor: Adrian Rhodes, ADR Recordist: De Lane Lea Studios, ADR Recordist: Goldcrest Post Production Facilities, ADR Recordist: Michael Prestwood-smith, ADR Recordist: Soundfirm (Sydney), ADR Recordist: Michael Thompson, ADR Editor: Bill Trent, Foley Artist: Diane Greaves, Foley Artist: Jason Swanscott, Foley Editor: Ian Wilson, Stunt Co-ordinator: Jim Dowdall, Stunt Performer: Roy Alon, Stunt Performer: Ricky Ash, Stunt Performer: Del Baker, Stunt Performer: Stuart Clark, Stunt Performer: Jonathan Cohen, Stunt Performer: Graeme Crowther, Stunt Performer: Danielle da Costa, Stunt Performer: Perry Davey, Stunt Performer: Ray De-Haan, Stunt Performer: Nrinder Dhudwar, Stunt Performer: Rod Driver, Stunt Performer: Jamie Edgell, Stunt Performer: Laila Emms, Stunt Performer: Terry Forrestal, Stunt Performer: Joss Gower, Stunt Performer: Frank Henson, Stunt Performer: Mark Henson, Stunt Performer: Paul Herbert, Stunt Performer: Nick Hobbs, Stunt Performer: Rob Inch, Stunt Performer: Morgan Johnson, Stunt Performer: Mark Lisbon, Stunt Performer: Phil Lonergan, Stunt Performer: Robert Patton, Stunt Performer: Andreas Petrides, Stunt Performer: Greg Powell, Stunt Performer: Curtis Rivers, Stunt Performer: Tony Smart, Stunt Performer: Julian Spencer, Stunt Performer: Trevor Steedman, Stunt Performer: Chris Webb, Bill Weston, Stand-in: James Linton, Stand-in: Helen Slaymaker, Stand-in: Kevin Hudson, Stand-in: Carol Shaw, Stand-in: Sean Stadden, Studio: Shepperton Studios
Cast
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John Goodman (Ocious Potter), Jim Broadbent (Pod Clock), Mark Williams (Exterminator Jeff), Celia Imrie (Homily Clock), Hugh Laurie (Officer Steady), Ruby Wax (town hall clerk), Bradley Pierce (Pete Lender), Flora Newbigin (Arietty Clock), Tom Felton (Peagreen Clock), Raymond Pickard (Spiller), Aden Gillett (Joe Lender), Doon Mackichan (Victoria Lender), Andrew Dunford (Dustbunny), Bob Goody (Minty), Patrick Monkton (Swag), George Yiassoumi (Wrigley), Dick Ward (milkman)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n39 May/Jun 1999 Page: 37Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v5 n39 May/Jun 1999: no known title]Author: LUBRANO, Andrea Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Empire n103 January 1998 Page: 40
Title: New filmsAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: British Film & TV Facilities Journal n9 Winter 1998 Pages: 29-33
Title: The BorrowersAuthor: RADLO, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the production of THE BORROWERS foccusing on innovative technical aspects.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98 Page: 21
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v29 n10 February 1998 Pages: 8-9
Title: The BorrowersAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: How THE BORROWERS was translated for the big screen.
In: Screen International n1142 23 Jan 1998 Pages: 31-34
Title: Lost in Space, found in postAuthor: HILTON, Kevin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the post-production houses and 1997 activities in the UK, including short features on the post-production for LOST IN SPACE, THE BORROWER, TOMORROW NEVER DIES and SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET; part of a feature on the Film, TV and video industry
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n4 May 1998 Page: 16
Title: Downbeat: the olde, the odd, and the obscuredAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with composer Harry Gregson-Williams about his current work on and artistic approach to the score for The BORROWERS directed by Peter Hewitt.
In: Cinefantastique v29 n11 March 1998 Pages: 56-57
Title: BorrowersAuthor: PERSONS, Dan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the remake of The BORROWERS, including a short interview with director Peter Hewitt
In: Variety 08 Dec 1997 Page: 112
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1133 07 Nov 1997 Page: 30
Title: ReviewsAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cuts n79 November 1997 Pages: 14-15,17
Title: Little People, BIG FXAuthor: JARRETT, George Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: About the special effects in THE BORROWERS, including comments from the key contributors.
In: Broadcast 19 Dec 1997 Pages: S21-S22 [Broadcast Production Supplement]
Title: Small wondersAuthor: SUMMERFIELD, Gideon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the digital effects work in THE BORROWERS.
In: Broadcast 24 Oct 1997 Page: 5
Title: Kodak pulls plug on CineonAuthor: TIMMS, DOminic Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Eastman Kodak to discontinue manufacture and sale of its Cineon special effects software and hardware products after agressive cost-cutting programme. Used in THE ENGLISH PAT- IENT, EVENT HORIZON and THE BORROWERS.
In: Sight and Sound v7 n12 December 1997 Pages: 39-40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: O'SULLIVAN, Charlotte Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: In Camera Autumn 1997 Page: 12, 13
Title: Digital Film at MPC shrinks The Borrowers.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on how the digital special effects were achieved in the film THE BORROWERS, including use of Cineon workstations
In: Eyepiece v18 n1 Feb/Mar 1997 Page: 20
Title: [Eyepiece - v18 n1 Feb/Mar 1997: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: In-production camera crew credits and details.
In: Screen International n1077 27 Sep 1996 Page: 18
Title: International productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1079 11 Oct 1996 Page: 22
Title: UK ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further details